Domaine Paterianaki

Intro

Paterianakis Estate is located in Melesses Pediados, approximately 18 km from Heraklion, at an altitude of 650 meters. It was founded in the 1990s by Giorgos Paterianakis, a civil engineer with family roots in viticulture, who built the winery with respect for nature and modern winemaking.

Estate

Founded in the 1990s by Giorgos Paterianakis. Located in Melesses Pediados, approximately 18 km from Heraklion. Paterianakis Estate was a pioneer in organic winemaking in Crete, producing the island's first organic wine in 1997.

Vineyards

The estate has 20 hectares (200 stremmas) of privately owned vineyards in the semi-mountainous area of Melesses, at an altitude of 350–650 meters. The climate is Mediterranean and mountainous, while the limestone and clay soils contribute to the production of high-quality grapes. The average annual temperature ranges between 16–18°C, the average age of the vineyards is about 50 years, and organic cultivation and manual harvesting are practiced. Greek varieties: Assyrtiko, Thrapsathiri, Vidiano, Moschato Spinas, Kotsifali, Mandilari. International varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah. Signature labels: Melissokipos White 2024 – a white wine with freshness and balance. Moschato Spinas – an organic expression with intense fruity and floral aromas. The winery's annual production amounts to approximately 80,000 bottles.

Tourism

The estate is open to visitors by appointment and offers tours and tastings in English. Visits are conducted Monday–Friday 10:30–17:30 and Saturday & Sunday 10:30–16:30, and the winery is accessible for people with disabilities.