The best wines of Heraklion
Discover the best wines of Heraklion of Crete as well as the best winemakers of Heraklion and estates of Heraklion to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Heraklion and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Heraklion by region
Looking for a good wine of Heraklion of Crete among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Heraklion. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Heraklion with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Heraklion
See the top 100 best red wines of HeraklionWant to buy a red wine of Heraklion cheap or sell a red wine of Heraklion at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Heraklion
Red wines from the region of Heraklion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of savoyard matafans, mouse of lamb with thyme or chicken with green olives.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Heraklion
On the nose the red wine of the region of Heraklion. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, plum or pepper.
The best vintages in red wine of Heraklion
- 2014With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.75/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.73/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.66/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Heraklion
- Kotsifali
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Liatiko
- Mandilaria
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Heraklion
A wine route planned in the region of Heraklion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Heraklion.
- Winery Zacharioudakis Heraklion
- Winery Paterianakis Peza
- Winery Nikos Gavalas Heraklion
- Winery Silva Daphnes
- Winery Michalakis Heraklion
- Winery Idaia Heraklion
- Winery Louloudis Heraklion
- Winery Varouhas Daphnes
- Winery Vorizanaki Heraklion
- Winery Creta Olympias Heraklion
Discovering the wine region of Heraklion
The wine region of Heraklion is located in the region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zacharioudakis or the Domaine Alexakis produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Heraklion are Vilana, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Vidiano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Heraklion often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, spices or smoke and sometimes also flavors of grass, vegetal or honey.
We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Heraklion, producing 77 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Heraklion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Great white wines of Heraklion
See the top 100 best white wines of HeraklionWant to buy a white wine of Heraklion cheap or sell a white wine of Heraklion at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Heraklion
White wines from the region of Heraklion go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon koulibiac, californian sushi (reverse maki) or magic cake cheese quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Heraklion
On the nose the white wine of the region of Heraklion. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or citrus.
The best vintages in white wine of Heraklion
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.73/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
- 0With an average score of 3.62/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Heraklion
- Vilana
- Vidiano
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Heraklion
A wine route planned in the region of Heraklion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Heraklion.
- Winery Paterianakis Peza
- Winery Silva Daphnes
- Winery Idaia Heraklion
- Winery Michalakis Heraklion
- Winery Vorizanaki Heraklion
- Winery Louloudis Heraklion
- Winery Zacharioudakis Heraklion
- Winery Nikos Gavalas Heraklion
- Winery Peza Union Peza
- Winery Creta Olympias Heraklion
Discover the grape variety: Vilana
A very old grape variety grown in Greece - one of the main ones - most often at high altitude, it is said to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in Italy, but is practically unknown in France. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vidiano.
Great pink wines of Heraklion
See the top 100 best pink wines of HeraklionWant to buy a pink wine of Heraklion cheap or sell a pink wine of Heraklion at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Heraklion
Pink wines from the region of Heraklion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or beef fajitas.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Heraklion
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Heraklion. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak.
The best vintages in pink wine of Heraklion
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.75/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.55/5
- 0With an average score of 3.39/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Heraklion
- Kotsifali
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Mandilaria
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Liatiko
- Moscato
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Heraklion
A wine route planned in the region of Heraklion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Heraklion.
- Winery Silva Daphnes
- Winery Idaia Heraklion
- Winery Louloudis Heraklion
- Winery Paterianakis Peza
- Winery Nikos Gavalas Heraklion
- Winery Michalakis Heraklion
- Winery Vorizanaki Heraklion
- Winery Zacharioudakis Heraklion
- Winery Creta Olympias Heraklion
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Great sweet wines of Heraklion
See the top 100 best sweet wines of HeraklionWant to buy a sweet wine of Heraklion cheap or sell a sweet wine of Heraklion at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Heraklion
Sweet wines from the region of Heraklion go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts such as recipes of tiramisu (original recipe).
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Heraklion
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Heraklion. often reveals types of flavors of earth, dried fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Heraklion
- 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
- 0With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Heraklion
- Moscato
- Liatiko
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Heraklion
A wine route planned in the region of Heraklion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Heraklion.
- Winery Silva Daphnes
- Winery Idaia Heraklion
- Winery Creta Olympias Heraklion
- Winery Michalakis Heraklion
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
Discover other regions and appellation of Heraklion
A wine route in the region of Heraklion ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Iraklio
- Kalloni heraklion
- Venerato