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  1. THE 10 BEST Crete Wineries & Vineyards to Visit (Updated 2024)

    5. Douloufakis Winery. 307. Wineries & Vineyards. By Miadvent. I cannot wait to have the opportunity to come back to Crete and visit the winery again! See tours. 6. Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill.

  2. 10 best wineries in Crete to visit in 2024

    Many distinguished appellations such as Archanes, Dafnes, Peza, and Candia are located throughout Crete for you to discover. Jumping off from the main locations of Heraklion or Athens enjoy hundreds of intriguing places to visit throughout the region. Multiple wine producers are ready with open doors to show you the region, share their winery ...

  3. The Best Wineries To Visit In Crete

    The privately owned winery produces quality wines made with Kotsifali, Mandilari, Liatiko, Sauvignon Blanc and Vilana grapes. Idaia wines are famous for their robust and flavorful character, so we highly recommend you give the label a try if you stumble upon a bottle and even visit the winery if you travel to Crete.

  4. The 13 Best Wineries in Crete to Explore this Year!

    And Crete has become a clear standout in the modern Greek winemaking renaissance, currently cornering about 12% of the country's wine market. The island boasts over 60 wineries that produce wines from both international and indigenous grapes, making it a wine-lover's paradise. Want to visit the best Cretan wineries during your next visit ...

  5. 6 Best Wineries in Crete to Sip On Indigenous Greek Wines

    Top Wineries To Visit in Crete. 1. Manousakis Winery. Welcome to Manousakis winery. From a father's dream to now one of the most important Crete wineries, visiting Manousakis Winery should be on your itinerary. Guiding us on our visit was Afshin Molavi, co-winery owner with his wife, Alexandra Manousakis.

  6. THE 10 BEST Crete Wineries & Vineyards

    Douloufakis Winery. 307. Wineries & Vineyards. By Miadvent. I cannot wait to have the opportunity to come back to Crete and visit the winery again! See tours. 6. Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill. 193.

  7. Wines of Greece: Discover Crete, The Ultimate Guide

    The future of wine in Crete rests on a handful of proven international varieties, especially those that thrive in a Mediterranean climate like Viognier, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, plus 11 native grapes, some further along in development than others. Vidiano, for example, was discovered in forgotten terraced vineyard outside Rethymno where some vines have lived nearly 80 years.

  8. Your 2024 guide to Crete wine region

    Travel Guide to Crete Wine Region. The southern edge of the Aegean Sea has the most famous and largest island in Greece - Crete (Kriti). The history of wine here dates to 5 000 BCE, with the Minoans of Ancient Crete - thought to be among the first civilizations in Europe. Archaeological digs throughout the Mediterranean discovered amphorae ...

  9. 10 best wine tours & tastings in Crete 2024

    Day Tour Heraklion Knossos Palace- Wine and Olive Oil Tasting - Cooking Class with Wine Experience. Region: Greece. Guide: Rallou P. Guided Wine Tour and Opportunity to Visit the Knossos Palace in Crete. €280.00 Book now. CHQ03.

  10. 3 Best Heraklion Wineries in Crete, Greece (2024)

    The Best Heraklion Wineries in Crete, Greece. 1. Domaine Paterianakis. For incredible views and equally incredible organic wine and food, head to Domaine Paterianakis. This family winery is located on a hilltop with wall-to-wall glass windows overlooking the Peza wine-growing region. Founded in 1988 by Giorgos Paterianakis, the estate includes ...

  11. Wine Lovers Crete: A Sommelier's Guide to the Best Cretan Wines

    White Grapes from Crete. There are 7 white and 4 red wines found on the island. The most beloved white wine is Vidiano. Vidiano is medium-bodied, medium-acid, and medium-aromatic. There are citrus, peach, and flower notes. Vidiano is a Cretan wine that also pairs great with local cuisine.

  12. Lyrarakis Winery

    Lyrarakis Winery is in the gorgeous interior of Crete, best traveled to via car. The winery itself is gorgeous, with the tasting room overlooking the actual vineyards with mountains in the distance. There are a few different tasting options but I recommend the "Single Area Wine Tasting", which is a series of 7 single-vineyard wines for 25. ...

  13. THE 10 BEST Crete Wine Tasting Tours (with Prices)

    13. Knossos Palace Wine&Olive Oil tasting in Heraklion countryside. 1. Food & Drink. 5 hours. A wine tasting tour in Heraklion, Crete, can be a delightful experience as the region is known for its excellent vineyards…. Free cancellation. from. $226.

  14. The Best Crete Wine Tours And Wineries

    A visit to Crete is not merely about savoring exceptional wines; it is an opportunity to immerse oneself in the island's vibrant wine culture and embrace the warm hospitality of its people. The wineries and cellars of Crete open their doors with genuine enthusiasm, inviting guests to explore the nuances of Cretan wines and learn the art of ...

  15. Wine Tasting Crete: Exhilarating Wineries in Heraklion

    Lyrarakis Winery: Heraklion Wine Tasting at Its Best! Website. Lyrarakis Winery. The Lyrarakis Estate is one of the most prominent wineries in Crete. Sitting at an altitude of 550 meters, Lyrarakis Winery and its owners specialize in local near-extinct wine varieties. And the surroundings are as good as their wine.

  16. 3 Crete Wineries in Chania You'll Love

    With a WSET Level 3 certification in wine and passport stamps from 30 countries and counting, I'm here to help you explore the world, one glass at a time. If you're looking to do wine tasting in Chania, visit these top Crete wineries for wine tasting: 1. Manousakis Winery, 2. Dourakis Winery, 3. Karavitakis Winery.

  17. Wineries in Crete: Guide to the 5 Best Wineries in Greece

    The Best Wineries in Crete. To get the ultimate experience of Crete wineries, you should plan a visit to the region of Heraklion, which is home to some of the best wineries in the area. Here are a few you seriously can't miss! Manousakis Winery. Lyrarakis Winery. Dourakis Winery. Domaine Paterianakis.

  18. Sipping Through Crete Wineries in Greece

    Like other wineries in Crete, Boutari blends well-known grapes like Chardonnay and Syrah with Cretan grapes like Kotsifali, Thrapsathiri, and Vilana (a light, floral white). Our favorite of the four wines we tried was Iouliatiko, a sweet, barrel-aged wine made from sun-dried Liatiko grapes. Laura Longwell. Laura Longwell is an award-winning ...

  19. Crete wine: the ultimate guide

    This article covers the basics, drawn from a flying visit in September 2020, but the best way to discover Crete is to visit or at least buy some of the wine and try it at home. Crete wine history. Crete has a legendary place in winemaking history and it was probably the jumping off point for winemaking across Greece.

  20. 8 best places to visit in Crete

    7. Iraklio Wine Country. Best for thirsty couples. Crete's wine is popular far beyond the island, and 70% of it comes from the lush valleys and plains south of Iraklio and the Palace of Knossos. Quiet back roads meander over and around gentle hills lined with grape vines.

  21. THE 10 BEST Crete Wine Tasting Tours (with Prices)

    Visit 2 Wineries and the oldest olive tree in the world on…. 5. The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area. In a small and friendly group, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes area. Visit first a new and dynamic…. 6. Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Old Town Chania.

  22. Idaia Winery

    CRETE VISIT US Unique Experience Discover a family owned winery in Crete Family Story IDAIA Where Cretan land meets human effort "Idaia" is the first name given to Crete by the island's king, Zeus, to honor his wife and mother of the ten Kouretes, Idaea. According to Greek mythology, Crete is the island where Zeus, the god of Olympus, was ...

  23. Wineries in Crete to visit (2024)

    Here are the top wineries to visit in Crete: Domaine Paterianakis- Κτήμα Πατεριανάκη. IDAIA WINERY. Dourakis Winery. Manousakis Winery. Sinadinakis Winery. Minos Wines of Crete Miliarakis Bros S.A. ΚΡΕΤΑ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΣ Α.Ε.- MEDITERRA WINERY. Domaine Zacharioudakis, S. - B. Tsipa O.E.