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Vintage Vertical Wine Tasting at Scalarea Estate near Knossos
Duration
2 h
Availability
Up to 5 persons
Guided Tour
Not provided
Overnight Stay
Not provided
Active Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Bio Products
Bio Products
Toilets
Toilets
Accessibility
Accessibility
Tasting
Tasting
Dining Services
Dining Services
Retail Shop
Retail Shop
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Transfer Service
Transfer Service
Description
The Boutari winery in Crete is located on the outskirts of the village of Skalani on the Phantaxometoho estate — just 8 km from Heraklion city center and 4 km from the archaeological site of Knossos, making it the jewel of the Archanes viticultural zone.
The Phantaxometoho estate, known as “the priory of phantoms,” owes its name to its previous owner’s efforts to protect it from pirate raids by spreading rumors that ghosts haunt the estate.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting
- Vertical Wine Tasting: Taste the same Boutari Crete wine across 5 different vintages — observing how bottle age, vintage variation, and development transform the wine over time
- Vintage Education: Learn from the Boutari team’s Certified Sommelier how Cretan vintages vary, with notes and thoughts shared about each vintage’s character and evolution
- Cellar Access: Your vertical tasting takes place in a private underground cellar setting, surrounded by the lingering aromas of aging barrels — a privilege for serious wine enthusiasts near Knossos
You have the option to choose between a selection of White Wines or a series of Red wines, each with the perfect pairing according to each wine individually.