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Crete

The wines of Crete have made tremendous progress in recent years and now boast a growing emphasis on local grapes such as Mantilari and Thrapsathiri.

Crete

Key Facts about Crete

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Appellations of Crete



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Chania PGI

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3 wines
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Crete PGI

Crete PGI is the catch all appellation for winemaking on the island of Crete.

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6 wines
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Heraklio PGI

Heraklio covers a range of different winemaking styles and permitted grape varieties from the vineyards surrounding the Heraklion district of centr...

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4 wines
Read more about Peza

Peza PDO

Located in the Heraklion district of Crete, Peza was officially recognised in 1971 for its red wines from the Mandilaria grape. Later on, in 1982, ...

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1 wine
Read more about Sitia

Sitia PDO

Located in the district of Lasithi on the island of Crete, Sitia was created in 1971 as production zone for red wines, notably from the Liatiko gra...

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Recommended wines from Crete

Crete

Crete "Nostos Blend"

Manousakis Winery , Greece

Scored and reviewed by Lauren Mowery on 13/09/2023