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# Wine tasting in the Maldives. Really, they have wine cellars…

> Gili Lankanfushi resort in the Maldives offers an underground wine and chocolate tasting experience, pairing a globally sourced wine selection with artisan chocolates in a uniquely designed cellar.

## Destination
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

## What to see
- **Wine cellar** — A light-filled underground room with organic-shaped wine racks and an extraordinary table, accessed by stairs leading into the sand.

## What to do
- **Wine & Chocolate Tasting** — Sommelier Rohan leads a tasting pairing wines from Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, and Portugal with chocolate varieties including passionfruit, chili pepper, and sea salt.

## Good to know
The resort follows a 'no shoes, no news' policy — guests go barefoot throughout their stay. In the cool cellar, pre-warmed footrests are provided to keep bare feet comfortable.

## Photos

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  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wine-cellar-Gili-Lankanfushi-Maldives.jpg"
    caption: "\"Wine cellar\" Maldives style"
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    caption: "Buffet of chocolate varieties"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/manjari-chili-chocolate.jpg"
    caption: "Chocolate variations with Manjari chili pepper and more"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wine-tasting-Gili-Lankanfushi.jpg"
    caption: "Glasses for the wine tasting"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wine-selection-wine-tasting.jpg"
    caption: "Wine selection for the tasting"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wine-glass-decoration.jpg"
    caption: "Decorative wine glasses"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/wine-bottles-Gili-Lankanfushi.jpg"
    caption: "Laid-in wine bottles"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/warm-feet-ledge.jpg"
    caption: "Cold cellar, warm feets..."
```