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The winery produces a variety of wines, including two whites, two rosés, and a red. The family prides themselves on using native grape varieties, particularly the Vionia and the more common Vanana. As they show visitors around the vineyards, they explain the importance of the sun in cultivating grapes and share the traditional methods of hand-picking to ensure quality wine production.
Sampling the wines alongside an array of traditional Greek dishes, visitors get a sense of the family’s commitment to both their craft and the culture that surrounds it, highlighting how deeply interconnected the local cuisine and wine are to the Cretan identity.