# @wine.gini on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-10-11T15:17:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Georgia Panagopoulou | Wine Marketing Strategist (@wine.gini) — https://gondola.cc/wine.gini

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Smoke meets wine 🥩🔥🍷. And that’s exactly where things get interesting..

Ten dishes. Five stages. A journey from delicate flavours to bold, wood-fired, slow-cooked creations, with New World wines to match every twist. 😏

I recently joined the Autumn Edition of the Fine Mess Tasting Menu at finemess.smoke in the centre of Athens, where Low & Slow barbecue takes on a whole new meaning.

Under the creative vision of chef elenakaperda, smoke becomes more than a cooking technique. It becomes an ingredient, bringing depth and character to the plate.

From Barbacoa Short Rib and Smoked Cod Almondine to Low & Slow Brisket, Peking Duck and a sweet finale of Tarte Tatin, each stage revealed a different expression of fire and flavour.

And the wines had their own story to tell… 🌎

Curated by deals_sa, the selection took us across the Americas, exploring the fascinating relationship between wine and fire.

The lively bubbles of Roederer Estate Quartet brought freshness, while Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc offered vibrant acidity to cut through richness. The silky Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir introduced a fruit-driven contrast to smoky flavours.

Then came the bolder personalities: Doña Silvina Petit Verdot from Argentina and Le Petit Clos from Chile, bringing structure, deeper fruit and tannins into the conversation. Carretto Vidal Loewine completed the lineup. ✨

What fascinated me most was how acidity could refresh the palate after a rich bite, while fruit and tannin could either soften or amplify the smoky character of a dish. A delicate balance between contrast and harmony.

All served in riedel_official glassware, highlighting another important detail in wine appreciation.

Beyond the flavours, it was the people, conversations and shared curiosity that made the evening memorable.

Because the magic of pairing happens when the next sip changes the way you experience the next bite.

Thank you to team for the invitation and warm hospitality! 🧡 📸 Pics by gregstoikos

#winepairing #winelover #foodandwine #wineexperience #barbeque

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wineexperience, winepairing, barbeque, foodandwine, winelover

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