Gregory Prassas
Read about Cinque Wine & Deli’s Sommelier and Area Manager.
From a successful career in business to a lifelong dedication to wine, Greg Prassas has always followed his passions with unwavering enthusiasm. His journey from simple wine enthusiast to sommelier and entrepreneur has shaped the Cinque Wine & Deli experience, where his love for Greek wine, gastronomy, and hospitality comes to life.
About Greg...
His Greek wine journey began in 2004 during a business trip to Friuli, Northern Italy, where he and his wife, Evangelia, rediscovered their passion for wine. Their experience led them to attend numerous wine seminars and tasting courses, deepening their knowledge and appreciation of the craft. In 2011, after years of dedicated study, Greg became an official member of the Association of Greek Sommeliers.
Visiting wineries across Greece and Europe became a family tradition, culminating in the opening of the first Cinque Wine Bar in Lamia in 2012. In 2015, the dream expanded to Athens with Cinque Wine Bar, followed by Cinque Wine Delights in 2017 and a third location in Mykonos in 2018.
Call to Adventure...
A true wine and food enthusiast, Greg pursued cooking courses in molecular gastronomy, sushi, and culinary seminars. Each year, he curates special menus for the Goût de France event at Cinque, celebrating French gastronomy. His creativity shines through in the innovative experiences he brings to Cinque: from wine flights and live cooking demonstrations to Cinque’s bold homemade chutneys and pasteli and even other innovative ideas such as wine-infused loukoumi (patented!) and wine salt.
Today, alongside his son, Nikitas, Greg carefully selects wines for Cinque’s lists and designs the wine tasting experiences that define wine tastings of the Cinque Experience. His commitment to wine, hospitality, and innovation continues to shape the Cinque Experience, offering guests a true taste of modern Greek wine culture.
A successful businessman who chose to follow his passion for wine in his forties, Greg truly believes in the saying:
«Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life!»