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Wineries with Open Doors – 28 & 29 May 2016

Wineries of Crete open their doors to winelovers at the 28 and 29 of May.

We give you 10 reasons to take a unique Cretan Winery tour!

TRAVEL through the countryside of Crete, and discover the vineyards and the olive groves

TRY the variety of the Cretan Wines

DISCUSS about the 11 indigenous varieties and the vinification process with the wine producers

SEARCH the experimental vinification processes of each winemaker

MEET the Cretan Winemakers and get to know the person beneath the label and the philosophy

DISCOVER the production area and how modern technology can be combined with such a great history in vinification

ASK FOR ADVICES about the Cretan Wines

GET bottled Cretan wines, in producer prices, with total guarantee of quality services.

TASTE the Cretan gastronomy

ENJOY a great spring weekend in Crete

Download HERE the informative leaflet with the 7 wine roads in Crete!

Π1 | PEZA

1. BOUTARIS WINES

(35°.16’.34.00’’ N / 25°.11’.32.19’’ E)

12km/20min From Heraklion

Skalani, 71500, Heraklion

Τ.: 0030 2810 731 617, 0030 2810 731 899

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-20.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-20.00)

Scalani Hills welcomes you in the magical world of Cretan wines with a special Wine Lovers Weekend package for the period from May 27th to May 30th! Furthermore, the visitor can taste Cretan dishes with a discount 20% on those days, with one day notice. For more information contact

info@scalanihills.com and www.winesofcrete.gr

2. STYLIANOY WINERY

(35°.14’.09.09’’ N / 25°.11’.29.04’’ E)

17km/25min From Heraklion

Kounavoi, 70100, Heraklion

T.: 0030 6936 430 368

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

3. MINOS MILIARAKIS WINERY

(35°.12’.59.40’’ N / 25°.11’.39.17’’ E)

19km/25min From Heraklion

Peza Pediados, 70100, Heraklion

T.: 0030 6946 127 613, 0030 6944 577 488

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

SATURDAY – SUNDAY

*12.00: Commented wine tasting at the Sambas vineyard, at Estate Miliaraki. Subject: “6 labels, 11 varieties in 45’”. Free participation, by sending an e-mail at info@minoswines.gr.

Π2 | PEZA

1. RHOUS – TAMIOLAKI WINERY

(35°.11’.53.50’’ N / 25°.10’.50.80’’ E)

24km/35min From Heraklion

Houdetsi Pediados, 70100, Heraklion

T.: 0030 2810 742 083

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

2. DOMAINE PATERIANAKIS

(35°.10’.51.22’’ N / 25°.11’.46.85’’ E)

22km/30min From Heraklion

Melesses, 71001, Heraklion

Τ.: 0030 6977 681 727

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

3. LYRARAKIS WINES

(35°.11’.04.79’’ N / 25°.12’.79.73’’ E)

25km/35min From Heraklion

Alagni, Psaradwn Area, 70300

Τ.: 0030 6937 376 547, 0030 6936 889 078

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-20.00)

* There will be priority order for the seminars

SATURDAY

12:00-13:30

Workshop: Μagnum wine bottles, maximum delight…

We taste some old vintage wines in magnum-size bottles of 1.5 and 3 litres in order to evaluate the importance of size in the wine experience.

16:30-18:00

Vertical Wine Tasting “ Mandilari over the years”

Explore the evolution of Mandilari, from the first ever vinification of the winery till the most recent one.

SUNDAY

11:30-13:00

Workshop: So, can white wines age?

A wine tasting of aged whites can persuade you of their aging potential.

11:30-15:00

“Vine Games”

A craft and baking workshop for children, by Madame Sousou and Rominas Sweets

13:30-15:00

Vertical Wine Tasting:Cabernet-Merlot

Discover the charm that the cretan version of the famous blend can develop over the years.

15:30-17:00

Wine Games:

Wine test: “What type of wine are you?”.

“Blind tasting”

Learn about the charateristics of the most typical Cretan varieties and practise on recognizing them with your eyes closed.

17:30-20:00

Live music perfomance by Alan Dalon Alan Dalon are going to captivate us with their “Alain Delon” charm through a live perfomance with swing and jazz covers, blues timbers and some of their own musical compositions.

Δ1 | DAFNES

1. ALEXAKIS WINERY

(35°.18’.07.90’’ N / 25°.06’.57.46’’ E)

7km/15min From Heraklion

Irinis kai Filias, Peridi Metochi, 71500, Heraklion

Τ.: 0030 2810 252 019

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

2. WINERY SILVA DASKALAKI

(35°.12’.31.98’’ N / 25°.02’.09.07’’ E)

20km/30min From Heraklion

T.: 0030 2810 792 021, 0030 6985 988 637

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00

3. DIAMANTAKIS WINERY

(35°.12’.42.99’’ N / 24°.59’.32.91’’ E)

27km/40min From Heraklion

Heraklion / T.: 0030 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 on “Diamantopetra” red – five vintages 2009 – 2013.

Δ2 | DAFNES

1. MARAGKAKIS WINERY

(35°.15’.11.70’’ N / 25°.04’.06.40’’ E)

16km/20min From Heraklion

13ο χλμ Ε.Ο Ηρακλείου – Μοιρών

13ο klm N.R Heraklion – Moires

Τ.: 0030 2810 721 260

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

2. DOULOUFAKIS WINERY

(35°.12’.54.25’’ N / 25°.02’.58.80’’ E)

19km/28min From Heraklion

T.: 0030 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/30min From Heraklion

Venerato 70011, Heraklion

T.: 0030 2810 792 156, 0030 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/38min From Heraklion

Kerassa, Heraklion

T.: (0030) 2810 791 989, 0030 6992 399 606

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

N | SOUTH CRETE

1. STRATARIDAKIS BROS WINERY

(35°.02’.35.20’’ N / 25°.14’.23.63’’ E)

47km/60min From Heraklion

Agioi Apostoloi Kasteliana, 70100, Heraklion

T.: 0030 6944 643 404, 6977 805 355

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

2. GAVALAS CRETE WINES

(35°.05’.59.82’’ N / 25°.07’.02.11’’ E)

36km/60min From Heraklion

Vorrias Monofatsi, 70010, Heraklion

T.: 0030 2894 051 060, 0030 6974 642 006

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

3. DOMAINE ZACHARIOUDAKIS

(35°.04’.38.42’’ N / 24°.56’.29.23’’ E)

50km/65min From Heraklion

Plouti, Moires, 70012, Heraklion

T.: 0030 2892024660

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

1. ΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΙΑ ΜΑΝΟΥΣΑΚΗ

X1 | CHANIA

1. MANOUSAKIS WINERY

(35°.26’.56.55’’ N / 23°.53’.16.15’’ E)

15km/35min From Chania

Vatolakkos, 73005, Chania

T.: 0030 28210 78787

SATURDAY 28.05 (12.00-17.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (12.00-17.00)

2. KARAVITAKIS WINERY

(35°.30’.07.17’’ N / 23°.47’.28.22’’ E)

27km/35min From Chania

Pontikiana Kolimvari, 73100, Chania

T.: 0030 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/25min From Chania

Anoskeli, Platanias, 73002, Chania

T.: 0030 28240 83 127, 0030 6974 085 028

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

4. WINERY PNEVMATIKAKIS

(35°.29’.43.78’’ N / 23°.42’.47.43’’ E)

34km/40min FROM CHANIA

Drapanias, Kissamoς, 73400, Chania

T.: 0030 28220 31 740, 0030 6945 871 588

SATURDAY 28.05 (10.00-20.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (10.00-20.00)

X2 | CHANIA-RETHYMNO

1. HOLY MONASTERY OF AGIA TRIADA

(35°. 33’. 38’’ N / 24°.8’.6’’ E)

15km/29min From Chania

Akrotiri, Chania

Τ: 0030 28210 63572

SATURDAY 28.05 (09.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (09.00-19.00)

2. DOURAKIS WINERY

(35°.20’.57.88’’ N / 24°.12’.11.21’’ E)

33km/45min Από Χανιά / From Chania

Alikampos Apokoronou, 73007, Chania

T.: 0030 28250 51 761, 0030 6971 892 996

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-18.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-18.00)

3. KLADOS WINERY

(35°.24’.59.66’’ N / 24°.42’.31.06’’ E)

84km/100min From Chania

Panormo, Rethymno

T.: 0030 28340 51 589, 0030 6973 654840

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-19.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-19.00)

Σ | SITIA

1. HOLY MONASTERY OF TOPLOU

(35°.13’.16.30’’ N / 26°.12’.57.04’’ E)

15km/25min From Sitia

T.: 0030 28430 29630 ext.7

SATURDAY 28.05 (11.00-18.00)

SUNDAY 29.05 (11.00-18.00)

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