Outstanding houses in Heraklion.
Heraklion's reds pull from Mandilari and Kotsifali with mineral grip and wild herb edges, while its whites lean into Vilana's saline minerality and Thrapsathiri's textural tension—a region where ancient Cretan varieties refuse the comfort of overripeness.
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Region DNA
The character of Heraklion
Based on 69 wines with structural data
Style profile
Tight, signature style across producers
FEM score distribution
Based on 8 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Heraklion
Vorizanaki
VisitHeraklion is a wine region in Greece, home to 9 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Kotsifali, Mandilaria, and Vilana, producing Greek Red and Greek Nemea Red wines with notes of Citrus fruit, Oak, and Red fruit. It takes in Peza, Archanes, and Daphnes.
Heraklion — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Heraklion?
- The most planted varieties in Heraklion are Kotsifali, Mandilaria, Vilana, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Heraklion known for?
- Heraklion is known for Greek Red and Greek Nemea Red wines and flavors of Citrus fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Heraklion?
- Femente tracks 9 producers in Heraklion.
- Where is Heraklion?
- Heraklion is a wine region in Greece, taking in Peza, Archanes, and Daphnes.
Heraklion
Heraklion's reds pull from Mandilari and Kotsifali with mineral grip and wild herb edges, while its whites lean into Vilana's saline minerality and Thrapsathiri's textural tension—a region where ancient Cretan varieties refuse the comfort of overripeness.
Producers in Heraklion
- Creta Olympias — honest
- Zacharioudakis — honest
- Michalakis — honest
- Idaia — distinction
- Louloudis — honest
- Paterianakis — honest
- Peza Union — undiscovered