Lunch & Wine at Boutari Crete Winery

The Boutaris winery in Crete is located on the outskirts of the village of Skalani on the Phantaxometoho estate. Located just 8 km from Heraklion city center and 4 km from the archaeological site of Knossos, it is the jewel of the Archanes viticultural zone.

The Phantaxometoho estate, known as “the priory of phantoms,” owes its name to the efforts of its previous owner to protect it from pirate raids by spreading rumors that ghosts haunt the estate.

The winery is open to the public and has a complete range of services for visitors. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Explore Crete through the lens of our finest wines. Take a tour to our uniquely designed winery, built in harmony with nature, inside our vineyards. Step down to our cellar and learn more about our wines. But even if learning is key, you have to taste them and discover a world of aromas and tastes that only our wines from Crete can offer. And this is just the beginning; Explore how taste of wines and food are in harmonious connection by tasting a 4 course light food pairing. When the elements of earth found their pairs “above earth” then you have to be here, in Scalarea Estate, to uncover the secrets of Cretan land.

Highlights:

• Winery Tour
• Visit Vineyard and Cellar
• Guided Wine Tasting of 5 different Wines
• Food and Wine Pairing of 4-course meal, Cretan cuisine (vegan option)