Miliarakis Winery
Intro
Miliarakis Winery, also known as MINOS Wines, is located in Peza, approximately 17 km south of Heraklion, in the heart of Crete's main wine-producing region.
Estate
Its history begins in 1932 when oenologist Iosif Miliarakis and his brothers transformed the historic Antoniakis Inn into a model winery. In 1952, they conducted the first wine bottling in Crete. In 1982, they modernized equipment, created an aging cellar, established a new bottling line, and implemented quality control channels. Today, it continues to invest in technology and innovation. It exports to markets such as the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden, Serbia, China, and Australia.
Vineyards
The winery cultivates approximately 250 stremmas of owned and contracted vineyards. The main varieties are: Red: Kotsifali, Mandilaria. White: Vilana, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri. International: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Rouge, Roussanne. The total production reaches 350,000 bottles annually. Notable labels: 2 Farangia – a red blend (Kotsifali, Syrah, Mourvèdre) aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. Vilana Fumé – a white from Vilana, matured in barrels.
Tourism
Since 1998, the winery has offered a fully organized visitor area: tours of the facilities, tastings, exhibits with old machinery and a traditional wine press, as well as a documentary screening about the family's history and winemaking in Crete. Visiting hours: April – October: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Saturday 10:30–15:00. November – March: visits by appointment.
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