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Experience Unique Wines from Native Grapes! in Crete, Greece
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Join us for the Indigenous Varieties Tour at Fragospito Winery, where you will gain exclusive access to our winemaking and bottling areas, as well as our wine cellars. Learn about the entire wine production process, from grape to glass, and discover the benefits of organic vine cultivation. Our knowledgeable guides will share insights into the unique indigenous grape varieties that thrive in our region.
During the tour, you will enjoy a tasting of five exceptional wines: Vilana, Assyrtiko, Vidiano, Kotsifali, and Mandilari. Each wine reflects the rich heritage and distinct flavors of our local terroir. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this experience offers something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to taste these remarkable wines and learn about the traditions that shape them.
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Fragospito Winery has deep roots in the heart of Crete, tracing its origins back to 1906 when Emmanuel Gavalas, the great-grandfather of the current owners, planted the first vineyards. Using a traditional Minoan stone treading tank from his hometown of Agios Thomas, he began a family legacy of winemaking that continues to this day.
Read more about Fragospito WineryGreece wine country enriches the international wine range with rare white and full-bodied red wines that are produced from indigenous grape varieties. The history of the viticulture of Greece wine country goes back at least to the Mycenaean era (16th century BC). Wine played an important role in Greek culture. Wines together with vines and grapes were considered not only a gift from the gods but the symbolic…
Explore GreeceThe southern edge of the Aegean Sea has the most famous and largest island in Greece - Crete (Kriti). The history of wine here dates to 5 000 BCE, with the Minoans of Ancient Crete - thought to be among the first civilizations in Europe. Archaeological digs throughout the Mediterranean discovered amphorae bearing Cretan insignias, a mark of the Greek wine's greatness. In the Middle Ages, the famous Malvasia sweet…
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