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Driving directions : From Heraklion drive to the south (direction: Arkalochori/Viannos). It is a lot easier if you can get on the new highway leading to the south, which starts from the industrial area of Heraklion in the north. After 18 km you will reach our village, “Alagni”. Follow the brown “Lyrarakis” signs on the road. The brown signs will lead you to our cellar. Click here for a map .
Contact information / visitors support: We are able to host groups of 10 to 60 people for wine-tastings, but only after making an appointment on the following phones: +30 2810 – 284614 and +30 2810 – 741482. You can also email us: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . In the summer normal opening hours are 10.00 - 13.00 - please email to verify 2010 season opening hours.
Tour programme can include the following: Visit to the medieval wine-presses of the area (Karaoula wine-press) Tour of the vineyards and the cellar Wine tasting at the cellar of our estate, in front of the main vineyard Look for pictures of all of the above in our picture gallery section.
Wine-tasting details : Although we generally have various bottles of our wines open, the tasting normally includes the following five wines: Lyrarakis Dafni . White dry wine (The ancient variety Dafni was thought to be extinct until it was found growing wild in our vineyards. More than a decade of careful cultivation has guaranteed its survival for future generations of wine drinkers. Dafni may be the oldest recorded grape variety still in production today. The grape produces an award-winning wine that demonstrates the viability of Crete as a world-class grape-growing region, using local grape varieties) Lyrarakis “Cuvée Grande Colline” . White dry wine – 95% “Vilana” grape Lyrarakis "Kotsifali" . Red dry wine from the Kotsifali variety. Lyrarakis “Last Supper” . Dry red wine. Is made of 3 varieties: Kotsifali,Mandilari and Syrah. Lyrarakis “Kotsifali-Syrah” – red dry wine. Made of 70% Syrah and 30% Kotsifali. The wine tasting is accompanied by dishes of cheese and bread or “paksimadi” (the traditional cretan rusk/toast).
Events: Since 2009 it is possible to host small-scale events inside (max 60 people) or outside (up to 250 people) our cellar, in front of the main family vineyard. From time to time we organize various events, like special opening days or music events.
Oak casks in the cellar Two of the tasting tables You can buy wine at special winery prices Psarades Vineyard in front of the cellar Afternoon outside the cellar