Supporting the American Farm School of Thessaloniki Through Wine

During the quarantine period, when traditional fundraising activities were no longer possible, Cinque Wine & Deli searched for a different way to give back.
A way that would stay true to its philosophy, its people, and its relationship with wine.

That moment gave birth to “A Wine for a Scholarship.”

A simple yet powerful idea, built around one essential question:
How can wine actively support education?

Turning Wine into Opportunity

The initiative was designed by Nikitas Prassas, oenologist and sommelier of Cinque Wine & Deli, and a graduate of the American Farm School of Thessaloniki (AFS) — a personal connection that gave the project even deeper meaning.

Ten carefully selected wines were bottled under the Cinque Wine & Deli label.
From each sale, a fixed contribution was directed to a dedicated scholarship fund for a student of the American Farm School:

- Take-away bottle: €2

- Bottle served at Cinque Wine & Deli: €4

- Glass of wine: €1

For purchases through the Cinque e-shop, the same contribution applied — ensuring that every choice mattered, whether enjoyed at the bar or at home.

Measurable Impact, Shared Effort

Thanks to the support of wine lovers and the daily choices of our guests, the initiative quickly proved its value:

- 2021: €1,000 raised

- 2022: €1,500 raised

And the program continues steadily.

Each glass, each bottle, each small decision became part of a collective effort — transforming wine into a tool for education and opportunity.

Giving Back, With Meaning

For Cinque Wine & Deli, this initiative is more than a donation program.
It is a way of returning the good that once made a difference.

Nikitas Prassas himself benefited from scholarships during his studies at the American Farm School. Supporting the next generation of students completes a meaningful circle — one built on gratitude, continuity and responsibility.

Wine with Purpose

“A Wine for a Scholarship” reflects a core belief of Cinque:

Wine is not only about pleasure.
It can also be about connection, responsibility and positive impact.

We thank everyone who chooses Cinque every day and becomes a fellow traveler on this journey — proving that even a glass of wine can help shape a future.