Top 100 white wines of Crete
Discover the top 100 best white wines of Crete as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Crete and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Crete
The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.
We currently count 68 estates and châteaux in the of Crete, producing 394 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Crete go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Crete
white wines from the region of Crete go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of grilled sardine fillets, chicken tagine with apricots and almonds or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
