The wine makers of Crete invite you to the annual Cretan Wine Exhibition "ΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ 2013", in March 2 and 3 (and 4 for professionals only) 2013 at the beautiful social events venue 'Garden of the Senses' (Kipos ton Aisthiseon) in Malades, near Heraklion.
Take a tour to the Wine Routes and taste the secrets of the Cretan wine, its special character, its potential and dynamic!
Visitors will try wines from the 2012 harvest, but also mature wines of different chronologies coming from 24 different wineries of the island. They will also have the chance to chat with the producers and learn about the collective and organized efforts of the Wineries Network of Crete during the past 6 years.
This year's exhibition is enriched with parallel events, such as:
1. Presentation of wines of the recongized Cretan variety 'Vidiano'
2. The setting of a wine shop within the exhibition
3. A live cooking show with Award Winning Chef Vasilis Kallidis on Sunday noon (at 12:00), who will present creative recipes under the theme “Street Food with Cretan products”.
* Part of the money raised thoughout the exhibition will be donated to the solidarity group Give. Furthermore, visitors may bring bags of food for the same solidarity group.
The exhibition visiting hours are:
Saturday, 02/3/2013: Entrance for all friends of wine 11.00-21.00,
Sunday, 03/3/2013:Entrance for all friends of wine 11.00-21.00,
Monday, 04/3/2013:10.00 – 15.00 entrance only to professionals.