The Winemakers of Crete Network (Wines of Crete) open their doors and invite you to enjoy a weekend in the wineries of the island on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of May 2016. Wine lovers and "explorers" of flavors and aromas will have the opportunity to take a tour in various wineries and vineyards and try local varieties of Cretan wines.
You have ten reasons to join the events:
- Explore the beautiful hinterland of Crete, its vineyards and olive groves
- Try a great variety of wines in their "natural environment"
- Discuss local varieties and winemaking processes with the experts
- Learn about the experimental vinification processes of each producer.
- Meet the winemakers and let them explain to you their "wine" philosophy
- Discover the production sites and the contribution of modern technology
- Ask any questions you have in relation to wine production and varieties
- Buy bottled wines at producer prices with the assurance of quality service
- Savour the delicious dishes in affiliated taverns
- Enjoy a beautiful spring weekend ....
7 Wine routes you can follow:
P1 | PEZA
1. BOUTARIS WINERY
(35°.16’.34.00’’ N / 25°.11’.32.19’’ E)
12km / 20 minutes drive from Heraklion
Skalani, 71500, Heraklion
Τ.: (+30) 2810 731 6170030, 2810 731 617, 2810 731 899, 2810 731 899
SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-20.00)
SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-20.00)
Scalani Hills to a magical journey in the world of wine. Try a variety of Cretan wines and benefit from a 20% discount, provided you reserve a place at least a day before. More info: info@scalanihills.com and in www.winesofcrete.gr.
2. STYLIANOU WINERY
(35°.14’.09.09’’ N / 25°.11’.29.04’’ E)
17km/25 minutes drive from Heraklion
Kounavi, 70100, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 6936 430 3680030, 6936 430 368
SATURDAY 28/5 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/5 (11.00-19.00)
3. MINOS-MILIARAKI WINERY
(35°.12’.59.40’’ N / 25°.11’.39.17’’ E)
19km / 25 minutes drive from Heraklion
Peza Pediados , 70100, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 6946 127 6130030, 6946 127 613, 6944 577 488, 6944 577 488
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
*12.00: Wine tasting in the vineyard, theme: “6 labels, 11 varietues in 45’”. Participation FREE.
Register at info@minoswines.gr.
P2 | PEZA
1. TAMIOLAKI WINERY
(35°.11’.53.50’’ N / 25°.10’.50.80’’ E)
24km /35 minutes drive from Heraklion
Houdetsi Pediados, 70100, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 742 0830030, 2810 742 083
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
2. PATERIANAKI WINERY
(35°.10’.51.22’’ N / 25°.11’.46.85’’ E)
22km /30 minutes drive from Heraklion
Melesses, 71001, Heraklion
Τ.: (+30) 6977 681 727, 6977 681 727
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
3. LIRARAKIS WINERY
(35°.11’.04.79’’ N / 25°.12’.79.73’’ E)
25 km /35 minutes drive from Heraklion
Alagni, 70300
Τ.: (+30)6937 376 547, 6937 376 547, 6936 889 078, 6936 889 078
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-20.00)
SATURDAY
12:00-13:30
Workshop: Μagnum wines, maximum pleasure...
Try old-harvest wines in magnum bottles of 1.5 and 3 littres και εκτιμούμε την σημασία που έχει το μέγεθος στην οινική εμπειρία.
16:30-18:00
Vertical tasting: “Mantilari through time"
Explore the development of this exquisite variety
* Due to limited space, registration is required
SUNDAY
11:30-13:00
Workshop: White wines ...Can they travel in time?
A unique wine tasting of old white wines that documents its development
11:30-15:00
“Vineyard games”
Confectionary & handicrafts workshop by Madame Sousou and Rominas sweets.
13:30-15:00
Vertical tasting Cabernet-Merlot
Explore the charm of the Cretan edition of this famous variety
15:30-17:00
Wine games:
Wine test: “what type of wine are you?"
“Blind tasting”
17:30-20:00
Live music by Alan Dalon featuring swing, jazz, & blues covers, as well as their own compositions
D1 | DAFNES
1. ALEXAKIS WINERY
(35°.18’.07.90’’ N / 25°.06’.57.46’’ E)
7km/ 15 minutes drive from Heraklion
71500, Ηράκλειο
Τ.: (+30) 2810 252 019, 2810 252 019
SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)
2. SILVA - DASKALAKI WINERY
(35°.12’.31.98’’ N / 25°.02’.09.07’’ E)
20km /30 minutes drive from Heraklion
Sivas, 70011, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 792 021, 2810 792 021, 6985 988 637
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00
3. DIAMANTAKI WINERY
(35°.12’.42.99’’ N / 24°.59’.32.91’’ E)
27km/40min from Heraklion
Kato Asites, 70013, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 861 137, 2810 861 137
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
SATURDAY
*16:00 - 19:00
Vertical wine tasting / 5 harvests 2009-2013.
D2 | DAFNES
1. MARAGKAKI WINERY
(35°.15’.11.70’’ N / 25°.04’.06.40’’ E)
16km /20 minutes drive from Heraklion
13th km national road Heraklion-Mires
Τ.: (+30) 2810 721 260, 2810 721 260
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
2. DOULOUFAKI WINERY
(35°.12’.54.25’’ N / 25°.02’.58.80’’ E)
19km / 28' from Heraklion
Dafnes, 70011, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 792 017, 2810 792 017
SATURDAY 28/05 (10.00-18.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (10.00-18.00)
3. IDAIA WINERY
(35°.11’.49.95’’ N / 25°.02’.23.22’’ E)
22km /30' from Heraklion
Venerato, 70011, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 792 156, 2810 792 156, 6973 768 053, 6973 768 053
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
4. EFROSINI WINERY
(35°.11’.57.00’’ N / 25°.01’.52.03’’ E)
23km /38' from Heraklion
Kerassa, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2810 791 989, 2810 791 989, 6992 399 606, 6992 399 606
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
N | SOUTHERN CRETE
1. STRATARIDAKI WINERY
(35°.02’.35.20’’ N / 25°.14’.23.63’’ E)
47km /60' from Heraklion
Agioi Apostoloi Kastellianon, 70100, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 6944 643 404, 6944 643 404, 6977 805 355, 6977 805 355
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
2. GAVALA WINERY
(35°.05’.59.82’’ N / 25°.07’.02.11’’ E)
36km /60' from Heraklion
Vorias Monofatsi, 70010, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2894 051 060, 2894 051 060, 6974 642 006, 6974 642 006
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
3. ZACHARIOUDAKI WINERY
(35°.04’.38.42’’ N / 24°.56’.29.23’’ E)
50km /65' from Heraklion
Plouti Mires, 70012, Heraklion
T.: (+30) 2892024660, 2892024660
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
CH1 | CHANIA
1. MANOUSAKI WINERY
(35°.26’.56.55’’ N / 23°.53’.16.15’’ E)
15km /35' from Chania
Vatolakos, 73005, Chania
T.: (+30) 28210 78787, 28210 78787
SATURDAY 28/05 (12.00-17.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (12.00-17.00)
2. KARAVITAKI WINERY
(35°.30’.07.17’’ N / 23°.47’.28.22’’ E)
27km /35' from Chania
Pontikiana, Kolimpari, 73100, Chania
T.: (+30) 28240 23 381, 28240 23 381
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
3. ANOSKELI WINERY
(35°.27’.35.40’’ N / 23°.46’.32.83’’ E)
30km /25' from Chania
Anoskeli, Platanias, 73002, Chania
T.: (+30) 28240 83 127, 28240 83 127, 6974 085 028, 6974 085 028
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
4. PNEUMATIKAKI WINERY
(35°.29’.43.78’’ N / 23°.42’.47.43’’ E)
34km /40' from Chania
Drapanias, Kissamos, 73400, Chania
T.: (+30) 28220 31 740, 28220 31740, 6945 871 588, 6945 871 588
SATURDAY 28/05 (10.00-20.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (10.00-20.00)
CH2 | CHANIA-RETHIMNO
1. AGIA TRIADA MONASTERY
(35°. 33’. 38’’ N / 24°.8’.6’’ E)
15km /29' from Chania
Akrotiri, Chania, Crete
Τ: (+30) 28210 63572, 28210 63572
SATURDAY 28/05 (09.00-19.0009.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (09.00-19.0009.00-19.00)
2. NTOURAKIS WINERY
(35°.20’.57.88’’ N / 24°.12’.11.21’’ E)
33km /45' from Chania
Alikampos Apokoronas, 73007, Chania
T.: (+30) 28250 51 761, 28250 51 761, 6971 892 996, 6971 892 996
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-18.00)
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 29/05 (11.00-18.00)
3. KLADOS WINERY
(35°.24’.59.66’’ N / 24°.42’.31.06’’ E)
84km /100' from Chania
Panormo junction, Rethimno
T.: (+30) 28340 51 589, 28340 51589, 6973 654840, 6973 654840
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-19.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-19.00)
S | SITIA
1. TOPLOU MONASTERY
(35°.13’.16.30’’ N / 26°.12’.57.04’’ E)
15km/25min from Sitia
T.: (+30) 28430 29630, 28430 29630
SATURDAY 28/05 (11.00-18.00)
SUNDAY 29/05 (11.00-18.00)