Four Generations of Perseverance in Winemaking

About Our Winery

Patriotis Winery is a family-owned boutique winery located in the picturesque village of Vouves in Chania, Crete. With a legacy spanning four generations, we craft wines that reflect our unique terroir and embody our family's dedication to quality. Our focus is on producing honest, low-intervention wines from sustainably grown grapes, following traditional old-world French methods. Each bottle represents our commitment to excellence and the rich flavors of our land.

The Legacy of Patriotis

The story of Patriotis Winery began in the early 1900s when George Stylianoudakis, affectionately known as Patriotis, transported a massive 1.5-ton Italian wood barrel uphill to Vouves. Despite limited resources, his determination and hard work laid the foundation for our family business. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 50 during harvest, but his legacy lives on through the generations that followed, each passing down the skills and knowledge essential for winemaking.

The Unique Microclimate of Vouves

The distinctive character of our wines originates in our vineyards. Our Mavropila vineyards, situated on the east-facing slopes of the Vouves valley, offer stunning views of the Aegean Sea. The grape varieties we cultivate are well-suited to our terroir, showcasing their unique characteristics and regional expressions. The combination of soil and climate results in complex wines with rich aromas and flavors, making each sip a reflection of our land.

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Joris Sniep
October 5, 2024
Very well received and delicious wines at democratic prices. Highly recommended
Brooklynn Slone
August 8, 2024
Really knowledgable hostess and delicious wine! Lovely atmosphere. Tasting felt like excellent value for the cost. Highly recommend.
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Location

Location Rapaniana - Ano Vouves, 730 06 Drakona, Greece

Region

Chania, Crete, Greece

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Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday
10:00 - 15:00
Saturday - Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine

Grape varieties

Assyrtiko
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Avgoustiatis
Romeiko
Kotsifali
Vilana

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Reviews (7)

Joris Sniep
Reviewed on October 5, 2024

Very well received and delicious wines at democratic prices. Highly recommended

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Graham Jennings
Reviewed on September 6, 2024

A great place to visit. Very knowledgeable about the whole wine industry and the wine tasting is brilliant with a nibble board that was very tasty. We are it all and bought 2 bottles of red. Give it a try. There is no hard sale.

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Debra Platt
Reviewed on August 23, 2024

Having been to many of the wineries in the local area we were delighted to spot the roadside signs directing us to the newly opened tasting room. We booked our session online but in future we will call before hand and book our visit as it would have been easier and quicker. The whole experience was a delight our host was very knowledgeable about the wine making process and gave us great notes about each wine during the tasting. The tray of food or nibbles were delicious especially the local cheeses and rusks. The wine was a super surprise with a good range of varieties and quality with a price point to meet all pockets. We had a great visit and will return next year to sample the next harvest and restock our wine. Totally reccomend the rose and light red wines delicious.

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Brooklynn Slone
Reviewed on August 8, 2024

Really knowledgable hostess and delicious wine! Lovely atmosphere. Tasting felt like excellent value for the cost. Highly recommend.

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Kristiyan Stoichkov
Reviewed on July 26, 2024

Very friendly with extremely delicious wine, the atmosphere 10-10. You can see that they make the wine with love and passion. I wish them success in the future and see you again!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Patriotis Winery

Where is Patriotis Winery located?

Patriotis Winery is located in Chania, Greece

What type of wines does Patriotis Winery produce?

Patriotis Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Patriotis Winery?

At Patriotis Winery, they cultivate Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Avgoustiatis, Romeiko, Kotsifali, Vilana.

What languages do they speak at the Patriotis Winery?

At Patriotis Winery they speak English, Greek.

Do they produce organic wines at Patriotis Winery?

No, Patriotis Winery is not an organic wine producer.