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. Three Sisters / 45 min  / 14 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. The Queen Bee / 1 hour / 20 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting 7 different select Domaine wines including the most limited production wines
- Guided tasting of two Estate's tsikoudia from 2 different indigenous grapes and tasting a virgin olive oil.

3. Taste the Real Crete / 1 hour  / 23 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, deli meat and handmade marmalade

4. Natural Wine Tasting / 45 min  / 25 Euros per person
Includes :
- Accompany the tasting with a platter of selected Cretan cheeses, deli meat and handmade marmalade
- Guided wine tasting 3 natural wines from local grapes, one tsikoudia and virgin olive oil.

5. Food and Wine Pairing / 1h 30 min  / 39Euros 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 4 wines and one tsikoudia

6. Live the wine experience in the nature ( Private tour) / 1h 30 min  / 50 Euros per person
Includes :
- Guided wine-tasting of 4 different select domaine wines under the shadow of old plane tree. Also tasting our tsikoudia and our virgin olive oil accompanied with a platter of selected premium Cretan cheeses, organic tomatoes from our garden and deli meat.

7. Lunch at Domaine Paterianakis / 2 hours / 65 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 favourite 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 homemade 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 

- Opening hours : Monday to Friday : 10.30 am - 17.30 pm and Saturday - Sunday : 10.30 am - 16.00 pm
After the tour, you can enjoy a quided tasting and a lunch at our specific area with amazing view.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 tastings you would like to join! Many thanks!