10 Wineries & Vineyards in Crete That You Shouldn't Miss

December 28, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete

1. Manousakis Winery

Vatolakkos, Crete 730 05 Greece +30 2821 078787 [email protected] http://www.manousakiswinery.com
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5.0 based on 509 reviews

Manousakis Winery

Our boutique winery produces organic wines from our vineyards located just 20 minutes outside of Chania city center. We invite you to visit our tasting terrace to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine! Combine a tasting with lunch or dinner at our restaurant and sit among the beautiful olive trees and orange groves and take in the wild peacefulness of your surroundings. See opening hours below: April 1-30: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-5PM May 1-October 31: Monday-Sunday, 11AM-10PM November 1-15: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-5PM November 16-March 31: By Appointment

Reviewed By Mirage52

We stopped at Manousakis Winery during our drive from Kissamos to Chania. We were looking for a winery open on a Sunday and they were, thankfully. Reservations weren’t needed for tasting. We were promptly sat and chose the premium tasting which consisted of 7 wines: 3 whites, 1 rose, and 3 reds. All were great but the whites were the standouts and we took a few with us. Beautiful setting, great informative service, plus olive oil and salt for sale...this is a must if you’re looking for a rest stop while driving in northwestern Crete.

2. Rhous Winery

Choudetsi, Crete 70100 Greece +30 281 074 2083
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Rhous Winery

3. Lyrarakis Winery

Alagni, Heraklion, Crete 70300 Greece +30 281 028 4614 [email protected] http://www.lyrarakis.com
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5.0 based on 383 reviews

Lyrarakis Winery

The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties abd wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.

Reviewed By CarolynF421 - Brighton, United Kingdom

Picnic in an idyllic spot in the vineyard with very generous glasses of 4 different wines. A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours.

4. Winery Stilianou

________, Archanes, Crete 70100 Greece +30 693 643 0368 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/stilianouwines/
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5.0 based on 218 reviews

Winery Stilianou

Boutique family winery. Organic wines and olive oil. Tour and tasting. Very very nice view. Visiting times. April-October 11.00-19.00 every day

Reviewed By fioriouslife - London, United Kingdom

This is the second time we visited this lovely family owned winery and once again we enjoyed a warm welcome from Yannis and his son who walked us through tasting all their delicious wines and Olive Oil. Of course we had to buy as much as we could fit into our suitcase as the wines were just too tasty not to take them with you - so if you go, be prepared with some space in your suitcase. I believe they ship as well and started working with more distributors, so there is hope we can get their tasty wines in the UK in future as well. Regardless of this, that place is always worth a visit as it has lovely views, a nice atmosphere and the wine always tastes best when enjoyed at its source. Thank you so much for having us this year and we will be back again for sure!

5. Douloufakis Winery

Dafnes, Heraklion, Crete 70011 Greece +30 281 079 2017 [email protected] http://www.douloufakis.wine
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5.0 based on 236 reviews

Douloufakis Winery

The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors' wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasize the viticulturist character of the region. The tour starts from the production areas of the winery, continues at the cellar and ends at the tasting room where the guest then has the opportunity to taste our wines. Please contact earlier to inform us about your visit for wine tasting (via booking form/phone/email). There is a tasting fee of 8-12€ per person. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.

Reviewed By 854svetlanab

My sister and I went to the winery for the tour and tasting in September 2020. Guys were harvesting at that time, so we were lucky to witness some production processes like grape crushing :D The nice lady guide took us through the the place explaining how the wine is made from A to Z. We ended in the tasting room and the wine was delish) Refreshing whites, mouthwatering reds, absolutely Devine desert wines... People, go there and try it yourself! ) I regret we didn’t take home a bottle of Helios ( Was looking for it at the airport with no luck Anyhow, the Alargo Syrah we tried at the winery made a safe trip to London and is waiting for a special occasion to make it even more special Thank you, Douloufakis Winery!

6. Domaine Paterianakis

Heraklion, Crete 71003 Greece +30 697 768 1727 [email protected] http://www.paterianakis.gr
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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Domaine Paterianakis

1st of November to 1st of April all tastings are by appointment only. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 650 m, near to the "Melesses" village of the Municipality of Nikos Kazantzakis of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete Island. The wider region of "Peza", where the Domaine belongs, is reputed since ancient times for the excellent quality and the exceptional taste of the wines that were produced there. The vineyards of the Domaine belong to a biologically sensitive area appellation of origin Peza of high quality. Domaine Paterianakis is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.

Reviewed By Kls001 - Athens, Greece

Thanks to Nicky Paterianaki for taking the time to conduct a wine tasting and tell us the history of this family owned winery now run by a generation of daughters. Beautiful setting for the tasting and great to learn about the indigenous varieties in this PDO region. Kudos for producing such fine organic wines and taking care of the environment.

7. Tamiolakis Winery

Choudetsi, Crete Greece +30 281 074 2083 [email protected] http://www.rhouswinery.gr
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Tamiolakis Winery

This is a relatively small, new organic winery located on a beautiful hilltop overlooking Houdetsi and the surrounding countryside. The winemaker, a husband and wife, were both trained in Bordeaux. The wines are varied (white, rose and red) and as interesting as one can find in this region.

8. Anoskeli Winery

Off of Eparchiaki Odos Tavronitis-Paleochoras, Anoskeli, Platanias, Crete 73002 Greece +30 2824 083126 [email protected] http://www.anoskeli.gr/shop
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5.0 based on 144 reviews

Anoskeli Winery

Opening hours : Monday until Saturday 10:30-18:00 for guided tour and wine tasting please contact with us for scheduled appointments. If you prefer different visiting hours or days please contact us by phone or email or in our facebook account

Reviewed By 651kjeldm - Silkeborg, Denmark

Visiting the Anoskeli Winery was a great experience in many ways: - first of all the staff are very friendly, and they take you on a tour around their premises showing you how they produced the olive-oil rated "Best in the World"! Furthermore they take through the exiting process of utilising every "aspect" of the olive, whether it's for soap, oil, or fuel. After this we attended their wine-tasting with good stories, and a great "in-between-meal" consisting of local products. The afternoon ended up in us investing in both olive oil and a few bottles of wine - extremely recommendable - THANK YOU!

9. Diamantakis Winery

Kato Asites, Heraklion, Crete 70013 Greece +30 694 919 8350 [email protected] http://www.diamantakiswines.gr/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Diamantakis Winery

DIAMANTAKIS winery was founded in 2007 by the family members of Nicholaos G. Diamantakis: Ioannis, Michalis and Zacharias. The first two ones are third-generation vine-growers who have extensive experience in viticulture and are in charge of the winery’s vineyards; whereas Zacharias, having studied oenology, is involved in the process of winemaking and promoting the wine. Winery is a new, modern producer of quality wines in Crete. It is located southwest of the city of Heraklion in the heart of the province Malevizi, outside the village of Kato Asites and the historic Monastery of St. George Gorgolaini, in the eastern foothills of Psiloritis at an altitude of 450 meters, a region with a long history in vine cultivation and the production of wines and spirits.

Reviewed By 504laurences - Pensacola Beach, United States

This is not a fancy, schmancy California winery but a family owned establishment that welcomes you with open arms and produces some great wines in an area with incredible views. Met with one of the brothers, Zacharias, and he turned us over to Nancy who took us on the tour and tasting.She is very knowledgeable and personable and also showed us where they distill their own raki (only for employee consumption however). If you have not had raki it is distilled from grape skins and tastes like Kentucky moonshine (my opinion). There was no charge for our tasting and we found out that we could get most of the wines we enjoyed locally in the states at a store owned by a fellow gentleman whose family also lives in Crete. Four of the six wines we will definitely be buying and sharing.

10. Klados Winery

Ethniki Odos Rethimnou Irakliou, Panormos, Crete 74057 Greece +30 2834 051589 [email protected] http://kladoswinery.gr/index_en.php
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Klados Winery

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