Emery Winery visit, Embonas

Emery Winery is one of the best-known wine producers on Rhodes, based in the village of Embonas (Embona) in the island's mountainous interior, in Greece's South Aegean region. The operator is listed simply as Emery; the source material does not give the number of years the winery has been running, so none is stated here. Embonas lies beneath Mount Attavyros and is the centre of Rhodian winemaking, with vineyards of the white Athiri and the red Amorgiano (Mandilaria) varieties. The visit is a guided winery tour followed by a wine tasting. The tour typically explains how local grapes are grown and vinified, and the tasting that follows centres on Rhodian whites, reds and sometimes sparkling or sweet styles, though the exact selection is not specified in the listing and may change with the vintage. This is a drinks-focused experience rather than a meal, so there is no real savoury versus sweet balance; light bites may be offered but are not listed. The inclusions are the guided tour and the tasting. Transport to Embonas, meals and bottle purchases are not listed as included. Embonas is roughly an hour by road from Rhodes Town and is usually reached by rental car, taxi or an organised island excursion. Group size and tour language are not stated; visitors who need English or another specific language should confirm in advance. Wine tasting is generally vegetarian-friendly, but anyone avoiding alcohol or with dietary needs should enquire before visiting. The recommended season is April to October, when the vineyards are in leaf, harvest activity begins in late summer, and village tavernas are open for lunch. Many visitors combine the winery with lunch in Embonas and a second tasting at nearby Kounaki Wines or a drive up Attavyros for views.