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Nestled in the stunning countryside of Crete, Domaine Paterianakis is a women-led winery located in Melesses, just a short drive from the historic Knossos Minoan Palace. This winery is celebrated for its organic red, white, and rosé wines, all crafted by the talented women of the Paterianakis family. Guests can also enjoy a stay in one of the three luxurious suites available on-site, perfect for wine tourism enthusiasts.
The Paterianakis family has a rich history in grape farming, with ancestors who sold grapes to local vinification factories in Melesses. In 1988, Giorgos Paterianakis revitalized the family estate by replanting the vineyards using organic methods. By 1990, he enhanced the winery with a new vinification house, bottling areas, and underground barrel storage. Today, Emmanouella Paterianakis leads the winery alongside her sisters, Niky and Georgia. Emmanouella, who studied oenology at the University of Athens, joined the family business in 2001. Niky, a chemical engineer, manages wine tourism and the tasting room, while Georgia oversees sales across Greece and organizes special wine tastings.
The Paterianakis family is dedicated to preserving native grape varieties, including rare ones, while also introducing new selections. Their vineyards feature carefully chosen vines such as Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Moschato Spinas, Sauvignon Blanc, Assyrtiko, Kotsifali, Mandilari, and Syrah. Committed to biodiversity, the winery employs biodynamic practices in its vineyards. Additionally, they continually expand their collection with new natural wines and organic spirits.
Melesses, Heraklion, 70300, Crete/Peza Region, Greece
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Domaine Paterianakis.
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Beautiful afternoon spent tasting wine and eating delicious food. Definitely order the "cheese plate" it's so much more than that. Lovely family owned and operated place that's also organic and has a female wine maker 💯.
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Excellent wine and impeccable service. We showed up with two children without a reservation and they were super helpful and patient. Absolutely recommended!
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We managed to arrive just before the closing time and… they greet us with a smile! Very attentive and professional service. Stunning views over the wine yard. Excellent wine selection and recommendations. We also had coffee which was really well made! Highly recommended.
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This was our third stop on our wine tour yesterday and our favorite of the day. Everything was amazing from the property, customer service to the wine. The lady helping us (I forgot her name), was so kind and knowable. The winery provided a nice pamphlet describing all of their wines, such as the grape varieties, classification, when it’s harvested and much more. The white wines here were my favorite and each new tasting I liked the new one even more than the last. The “Moschato Spinas” was probably my favorite of the day, I absolutely loved the floral aromas and taste. We also got to walk the vineyards and see the barrel room, which had some really cool vintage bottles. The cellar was bigger than expected and very picturesque. Finally, I love that it’s women owned and operated winery, girl power! I would highly recommend stopping in! They have the cutest little dog walking around too🍷🍇
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