Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting
ID: GYG409003-742295
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover an organic winery in Vatolakkos and learn the secrets of its wines. Delight your taste buds as you try some delicious local wines paired with Cretan rusks (bread) and olive oil.
Begin your sensory journey by meeting our welcoming staff at our boutique estate in Vatolakkos. You will head straight to the core of the operation: the active production area and the aging cellar. Surrounded by the equipment and resting oak barrels, listen as our experts reveal the intricate steps of the winemaking process.
You'll discover the philosophy behind our wines and learn how we select and cultivate our grape varieties—including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Roussanne—following rigorous guidelines set by an international team of oenologists from France, the United States, and Greece.
After uncovering the secrets of the cellar, the highlight of your tour awaits in our peaceful garden. Sit back, relax, and satisfy your palate with a guided tasting of 5 distinct regional wines (please note: wine types depend on availability). To elevate the flavors, your tasting is authentically paired with a simple yet delicious traditional Cretan snack: crispy flatbread (rusks) drizzled with local extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Highlights
- Explore the active production area and barrel room of a boutique winery.
- Learn the secrets of the winemaking process from passionate local experts.
- Savor a guided tasting of 5 premium regional wines in a peaceful garden.
- Taste authentic Cretan snacks like local rusks, olive oil, and sea salt.
- Discover how specific grape varieties are crafted into exceptional vintages.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The legal drinking age in Greece is 18 or over
INCLUDED
- Winery tour and visit
- Tasting 5 wines
- Cretan rusks (bread) and olive oil
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
