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Founded in 1966, Lyrarakis Winery focuses on the unique grape varieties of Crete, producing single varietal wines that showcase their exceptional qualities.
Lyrarakis Winery is a family-owned establishment located on the beautiful island of Crete, Greece. Over the past five decades, the Lyrarakis family has dedicated themselves to reviving indigenous grape varieties that were nearly lost to history. They are particularly known for bringing back three ancient Cretan varieties: Dafni, Plyto, and Melissaki.
Situated in the Alagni region of Central Crete at an altitude of 480 meters, Lyrarakis Winery offers stunning views of the Lassithi mountains and the Psarades vineyard. Visitors can stroll through the vineyards, learn about the local grape varieties, and gain insight into the winemaking traditions of Crete. The winery produces handcrafted wines from local grapes such as Plyto, Dafni, Melissaki, Vilana, Vidiano, Kotsifali, Liatiko, and Mandilari.
Lyrarakis Winery offers a diverse range of wines, including red, white, rosé, orange, sparkling, and dessert wines, each reflecting the unique heritage of the region. All wines are vegan certified and have received numerous international awards for their exceptional quality and taste.
Alagni, Arkalochori, 70300, Alagni, Heraklion, Crete 703 00, Greece
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Write a reviewWhat a lovely winery! My wife and I visited during our honeymoon in late September and chose to book the wine tasting and picnic lunch ahead of time. We arrived and were given a private tour of the cellar with a welcome glass of wine and a lesson on the winery's history. We were a little worried about lunch since there were many other tourists visiting that day. But, we were shown to a private table under an olive tree set away from the other tasting areas. We had a totally private lunch with three glasses of different local wines that were introduced by one of the staff. Each glass of wine had multiple food options paired with it and we were able to hear a breif descirption of how each variety would pair with different flavors. After the introduction, my wife and I were left to enjoy a private lunch at our own pace and experiment with different wine/flavor combinations. The lunch finished with a dessert paired with a semi-sweet sparkling wine that was truly delicious. Our host gifted us the rest of the bottle as a honeymoon gift which really warmed our hearts. We took the bottle with us to Santorini and enjoyed the perfect flavors there. This winery is definitely worth making time for when in Crete!
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Beautifull winery trully. Lots of spaces to enjoy a tasting. It is a commercial winery though with a lot of tourist. Food was good. The wines of the tastings were oke. But the experience is tailored to tourists. Tasting costs 18 euro for 5 smaller tastings or 25 euro for 7 tastings. Google maps will send you through small roads dont go there its sandy with holes. Stick to the highway from Heraklion.
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Great atmosphere and very good service. The tour was entertaining and informative. The tasting that followed was also well organized and took place in a great atmosphere. The prices for the tasting and all optional dishes were absolutely fair. And most importantly...the wine was of course delicious!
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My family and I had a wonderful experience at Lyrarakis winery. Angel was an excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable and kind. The picnic food and wines we received were not only delicious but also served so generously. A must do if you are visiting Heraklion, Crete!
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Wonderful wines. Great guided tour with more information about the winery the way they grow their grapes. The food was fantastic as well
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