Wine Picnic in the Vineyards at Scalarea Estate, Heraklion

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, in the heart 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.

Wine Picnic

• Vineyard Picnic: Enjoy a beautifully curated picnic of premium Cretan artisan foods — cheeses, local cured cold cuts, seasonal produce, and traditional breads — among the Boutari Crete vines
• Estate Wine Pairing: Taste Boutari Crete’s acclaimed wines paired with the picnic foods — experiencing the natural affinity between Cretan food and Cretan wine
• Knossos Setting: Relax just 4 km from the Palace of Knossos in the beautiful Heraklion estate landscape — a wine picnic that connects to Crete’s deep viticultural heritage

Pick up your basket packed with the goods of the land — a Collection of Artisan Local Cheese, Cured Cold Cuts, and Cretan delicacies — and settle into the scenic endless vineyards of the estate for a real treat.