Rethymno: Wine Tasting at The Cretan House of Wine

Summary

Learn about the local varieties of wine at the House of Wine. Discover the delicious and aromatic character of Cretan wines. Sample native varieties of Cretan wine at the Cretan House of Wine. Discover delicious flavor and delicate aromas within every glass. Get to know different grape varieties by tasting various vintages. Learn about the characteristics of the region and the personal touches of the winemakers. Experience the uniqueness of Cretan wines. Taste 11 different wines and enjoy traditional finger foods as well. White Wines: Vilana, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Plito, Dafni, Muscat of Spina, Malvazia Di Candia Red Wines: Liatiko, Kotsifali, Mantilari Sweet Wine: Naturaly sweet wine from Romeiko Pairing traditional food with wine Apaki: Pieces of smoked pork Dakos: Rusk with tomato and white cheese Tigania: Pork with Cretan herbs fried to olive oil Dolmadakia:Stuffed Grape Leaves With Rice and Herbs Kalitsounakia: Traditional herb pie Graviera: Aged yellow cheese Basic Information for all the Cretan Varieties. At the end a blind wine tasting game. A bottle of wine as reward to the winner of the competition. DURATION TIME: 3 hours

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Taste of 6 or 11 different wines Enjoy a pairing of traditional finger food and wine Learn about Cretan Vineyards from a sommelier Try your hand at a blind wine tasting game (the winner receives a bottle of wine)

What’s included?

  • Tasting of 6 different wines (Option 1)

  • Tasting of 11 different wines with traditional finger food (Option 2)

  • Tasting of 11 different wines with a meal menu of 4 starters, 1 main dish and a dessert (Option 3)

  • Hotel transfer

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

PLATANOS TOURS

About operator:

Platanos Tours is a travel agency uniquely focused on international travel local excursions and cruises.Since 1985, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines and ferries, fares and flights excursions and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world and western union money transfer.

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