The Winery Lyrarakis of Crete

Winery Lyrarakis
The winery offers 68 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Crete.
It is located in Crete
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The Winery Lyrarakis is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 68 wines for sale in of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Lyrarakis Estate, located at the edge of the Aegean Sea in Greece, is a striking and emblematic vineyard, embodying the rustic charm and historical richness of the Greek wine landscape. The estate is nestled in the heart of the island of Crete, an island known for its varied landscape of majestic mountains, fertile valleys, and picturesque coasts. The Lyrarakis Estate spreads over an extensive area, offering breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and the spectacular Aegean coastline. This family estate, nurturing vineyards since 1966, is recognized for its substantial contribution to the regional wine legacy. It played a decisive role in saving two rare native varietals of Crete, Dafni and Plyto, which were at the brink of extinction. Today, the Lyrarakis Estate is lauded for its exceptional production of unique and authentic wines that reflect the rich diversity of the Cretan terroir. The estate is also acknowledged for its commitment to sustainable practices. Vineyards are managed in an eco-friendly manner, minimizing pesticide use and promoting biodiversity. Moreover, traditional winemaking techniques are respected and combined with modern technologies to produce wines of superior quality, balanced and elegant. The Lyrarakis Estate also offers unforgettable wine tourism experiences. Visitors are invited to explore the vineyards, participate in wine tastings, and savour the local cuisine in the estate's restaurant while enjoying panoramic views of the Aegean. Additionally, guided tours of the winery are offered, providing a fascinating insight into the winemaking process.

Top Winery Lyrarakis wines

Looking for the best Winery Lyrarakis wines in Crete among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Lyrarakis wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Lyrarakis wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Lyrarakis

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Lyrarakis

How Winery Lyrarakis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of sea bream with white wine, cantonese rice or mediterranean lamb necklace.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Lyrarakis

On the nose the white wine of Winery Lyrarakis. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Lyrarakis

  • 2024With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2025With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Lyrarakis.

  • Vilana
  • Vidiano
  • Assyrtiko
  • Plyto
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Crete

Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.

Volcanic soils.

The top red wines of Winery Lyrarakis

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Lyrarakis

How Winery Lyrarakis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or saka-saka.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Lyrarakis

On the nose the red wine of Winery Lyrarakis. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Lyrarakis

  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Lyrarakis.

  • Kotsifali
  • Mandilaria
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Liatiko
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko

Taut and mineral whites with exceptional cutting acidity and a lean palate, on intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, smoke and strongly marked volcanic saline-iodine notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Santorini PDO on the volcanic soils of the Cyclades (vines trained in kouloura baskets to protect against wind). Now exported to Australia, California and South Africa. Native Greek variety.

The top pink wines of Winery Lyrarakis

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Lyrarakis

How Winery Lyrarakis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef strogonoff, baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or carry camaron (gambas) from reunion.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Lyrarakis

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Lyrarakis. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or minerality and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or tomatoes.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Lyrarakis

  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.64/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Lyrarakis.

  • Liatiko
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Kotsifali
  • Mandilaria
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Interknot

Botanical term for the interval between two nodes or between two leaf insertions on a branch (see merithallus).

The top sweet wines of Winery Lyrarakis

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Lyrarakis

How Winery Lyrarakis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Lyrarakis

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Lyrarakis. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Lyrarakis

  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Lyrarakis.

  • Assyrtiko
  • Dafni
  • Thrapsathiri
  • Vidiano

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Lyrarakis

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Lyrarakis

How Winery Lyrarakis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti or brownies with nuts.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Lyrarakis

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Lyrarakis. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Lyrarakis

  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Lyrarakis.

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Vilana
  • Vidiano

The word of the wine: Racé

Character of a great wine remarkable for its elegance and finesse.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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