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Clean Monday 2026. The 6+1 wines you should choose!

These are the 6+1 wines that will make you shine on Clean Monday, no matter what food you decide to serve!

Mussels with Black-Eyed Peas, Lemon, and Garlic

A seafood dish that marries fresh mussels with hearty black-eyed peas in a light lemon sauce. Fresh fennel fronds, dill, and mustard add aromatic depth, while the wine provides an elegant touch. A dish that comes together quickly yet impresses.

Fish stew in the oven

An impressive whole fish baked in the oven in an aromatic stew sauce with small onions, raisins and spices. The classic Greek stew technique beautifully highlights the freshness of the fish, creating a dish with a deep taste and rich aroma.

Clean Monday Wines

Clean Monday, seafood snacks, and kites flying. Add a touch of the appropriate wine and Happy Koulouma!

10 secret restaurants by the sea

Sea, sun, waves, swimming, shrimps, fried squids, ouzo and wine! We have it all on our list of the 10 perfect secret taverns by the sea, near Athens!

Orzo pasta with shrimps, finocchio and Arseniko of Naxos

This food it's so summery! Invite your friends, choose a nice, aromatic and crisp rosé wine and enjoy it to the fullest!

Calamari fritters with ouzo batter

The best way to take advantage of the tentacles of the squid is to deep fry them in this aromatic batter. Crisp and delicious fit perfectly with a frozen retsina!

Shrimps wrapped in prosciutto, with orange marmalade

Summer recipe for delicious grilled shrimps. If you want an impeccable shrimp recipe , you definitely have to try this one!

Pasta with seafood sauce

Marinara is the ultimate summer pasta! Are you looking for the perfect pairing for a white wine? You probably could not make a better choice!

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