Boutari Crete Winery

Crete

Heraklion

Duration

1 h
30 m

Availability

Up to 25 persons

Guided Tour

Up to 25 persons

Overnight Stay

Not provided

Active Months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Description

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.

TOUR AND TASTING
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich history, winemaking traditions, and indigenous grapes of Greece and Crete with a guided tour and wine tasting experience at Boutari Winery. Led by knowledgeable hosts, immerse yourself in the world of wine as you explore the vineyards, production areas, and cellars of the winery. Learn about the unique characteristics and significance of local grapes, gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s winemaking heritage.

At Boutari Winery, you have a variety of tour and tasting options to choose from. Whether you opt for the comprehensive tour that covers the vineyards, production areas, and cellars, or a focused tour on Scalarea’s history and winemaking, each experience promises a captivating journey into the world of wine.

Following the informative tours, indulge your senses in guided wine tastings. With a selection of different wines from Boutari’s vineyards throughout Greece, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a range of flavors and discover the magic of Food and Wine Pairing. Accompanied by local delicacies, artisan cheeses, and local cold cuts, the tasting experiences create a harmonious symphony of flavors.

Throughout your time at Boutari Winery, the passionate hosts will share their knowledge, guiding you through the nuances of each wine and offering insights into the winemaking process. From the indigenous grapes of Greece and Crete to the careful artistry that goes into crafting each bottle, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world of wine.

No matter which tour and tasting experience you choose, a visit to Boutari Winery promises a captivating exploration of the island of Crete and the diverse flavors that define Greek and Cretan wines. With each sip, you’ll uncover the beauty and complexity of these exquisite wines, leaving with a lasting impression and a newfound appreciation for the rich heritage of winemaking.

Booking Options

  • Stroll around Greece

    A great introduction in Cretan and Greek wines catered to you by Hosts as you follow a path through the vineyards, the Production Area and the Cellar of the winery. Following the tour you will enjoy a Wine Tasting of 5 different labels by Boutari Winery, from vineyards all over Greece, thus discovering several Indigenous grapes of Greece, accompanied with a complimentary amuse bouche. Duration: 60 minutes

  • Crete’s Finest

    Explore Scalarea’s History and Wine Making through a guided tour by our host, who will take you around the vineyards, the production area and our cellar, as we share with you our knowledge regarding Wine Making and local grapes. Following the tour you will enjoy a detailed guided Wine Tasting of 4 different wines and discover the magic of Food and Wine Pairing with local delicacies, artisan cheese and local cold cuts. Duration: 60 minutes

  • Explore Scalarea Estate

    Discover the island of Crete in depth as you experience the magnificence of our indigenous grapes. In this tour you will come in touch with the History behind the Winemaking and stroll around our winery with the guidance of our Host. As the tour completes, you shall indulge your senses in a Wine Tasting of 3 different wines of Crete by Boutari Winery accompanied by a complimentary amuse bouche. Duration: 60 minutes

  • Superior

    Explore Boutari Winery’s History, and Winemaking through a guided tour by our host, who will take you around the vineyards, the production area and our cellar, as we share with you our knowledge regarding indigenous Grapes of Greece and Crete. Following the tour you will enjoy a detailed guided Wine Tasting of 7 different wines from all the vineyards of Boutari throughout Greece, and allow your palates to explore the beauty behind Food and Wine Pairing with a platter of artisan Cheese, local cold cuts and and a Cretan recipe of light finger food. Duration: 90 minutes

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