8 Wineries & Vineyards in Heraklion That You Shouldn't Miss

July 15, 2021 Layne Dawes

Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
Restaurants in Heraklion

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Gavalas Crete Wines

Vorias Monofatsiou, Heraklion, Crete 70010 Greece +30 2894 051060 [email protected] http://www.gavalascretewines.gr
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Gavalas Crete Wines

The tradition of winemaking in the Gavalas family dates back to 1906, when the first vineyards were planted in the village Vorias. As the years went by, the vineyards were gradually growing and in 2001, Nikos Gavalas, added all the vineyards as part of the organic cultivation system. He did so because he strongly believed that organic farming practices help to preserve the environment, prevent soil fertility and pest problems and mainly because organic products are more beneficial to people. In 2004 a modern winery was set up, where every stage of the vinification process from the production to the bottling is done. Today the main goal of Gavalas winery is to maintain the quality of its organic farming wines and also to invest more and more on indigenous varieties, in order to give prominence to the unique Cretan terroir.

Reviewed By igrowme

I first tried one of their whites in a restaurant and wanted to go and try others. Good wines, tasting includes some local cheese (always a great idea to snack on cheese while tasting wine!), and the prices are very reasonable. All wines are bio.

6. Boutari Winery

Skalani, Heraklion, Crete Greece +30 281 073 1617 [email protected] http://www.boutari.gr
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

Boutari Winery

7. Alexakis

Irinis & Filias 104-106, Heraklion, Crete 715 00 Greece +30 281 025 2019 [email protected] http://www.alexakiswines.com
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Alexakis

8. MINOS - Miliarakis Winery

Pesa Village, Heraklion, Crete 70100 Greece +30 281 074 1213 [email protected] http://www.minoswines.gr
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3.0 based on 19 reviews

MINOS - Miliarakis Winery

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