Join one of the below wine tastings and taste some of the best organic wines of Crete accompanied by original gastronomic selections at Paterianakis Winery specially designed reception areas ... bliss! 

You will discover one of the most innovative wineries located in a fascinating environment in the mainland of Crete, where making top-quality organic wines.

Based in Melesses, Heraklion, within the Peza Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) zone, 15km away from Knossos Minoan Palace. and with a different outlook on growth, Domaine Paterianakis produces strong character bio wines with great respect to the environment and its guests, since 1988.

It is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.

All the indigenous and rare grape varieties at the vineyards were preserved and gradually more were added concerning local ground and climate conditions and always according to the principles of organic farming and the protection of the environment. 

The winery is designed on different levels to use gravity for the production processes and to avoid artificial pressures that damage the stum. Additionally, the smooth pressures of spirit press machines, the underground maturing cellars in stable temperatures, the ideal bottling conditions with lack of oxygen, and the proper storage of the bottles in an underground bottle cellar are guaranteeing high-quality products. 

In the last two years, the winery has added a new family of natural wines to its collection which do not contain sulfites, along with an original line of organic spirits following in its organic tradition.

Join one of the great guided tours around the vineyard and to the total wine production procedure, as well as wine tasting and educational courses at the specially designed places, are offered. 

Tour Options

1. Terroir Tasting / 45 min  / 10 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting with 5 different select Domaine wines
- Guided tasting of the estate’s tsikoudia pomace brandy and a virgin olive oil
 

2. Premium Tasting / 1 hour / 15 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting 7 different select Domaine wines including the most limited production wines
- Guided tasting of the estate’s tsikoudia pomace brandy and a virgin olive oil

3. Package C / 1 hour / 16 Euros per person 
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting with 5 different select Domaine wines
- Guided tasting of the estate’s tsikoudia pomace brandy and a virgin olive oil
- Accompany the tasting with a platter of selected Cretan cheeses and deli meats

4. Light Lunch Tasting / 2,5 hours  / 36 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting with 5 different select Domaine wines
- Guided tasting of the estate’s tsikoudia pomace brandy and a virgin olive oil
- Accompany the tasting with 5 dishes of the day, paired with your choice of wines

5. Lunch Tasting / 2,5 hours  / 62 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting with 5 different select Domaine wines
- Guided tasting of the estate’s tsikoudia pomace brandy and a virgin olive oil
- Lunch/dinner service in a specially designed space accompanied by the customer's favorite wine

Includes

- You will have an opportunity to talk with the estate’s oenologist during wine-tasting.
- Tastings are accompanied by Cretan rusks and Cretan olive oil.
- Meals include the following: Cretan salad, bread, appetizer, main course, and home-made dessert. The dishes are prepared based on seasonally available ingredients. The menu can be adapted to your own requirements. Bookings for meals must be made at least 2 days in advance. Any preferences in food are available.

Please Note 

Every day that the winery is open, free tours of the winery only outdoor and in the vineyard are held at 11:00 am 13:00, and 15:00, due to Covid 19. Our tour lasts approximately 10 minutes. After the tour, you can enjoy a guided tasting and lunch at the tasting area with an amazing view.

PLEASE inform us by your request, which one of the above tasting you would like to join! Many thanks!