Discover the top 100 best sweet wines of Daphnes of Heraklion as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sweet wines that are popular of Daphnes and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Crete's westernmost Heraklion PDO (PDO 1971, eastern foothills of Mount Psiloritis at 2,456 m, hills at 300–500 m, sea-breeze-channelling valleys, moderately fertile clay loams rich in calcium carbonate >40%, pH 7–8. 5). Liatiko as the native flagship red — intense ripe red fruits and gentle spice, full-bodied with high alcohol, silky low tannins. Made as dry and traditional sweet wines.
Ideal calcareous terroir for this native grape.
