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Domaine Paterianakis - Organic Indigenous Wines

Domaine Paterianakis, 1988: Giorgos founded Crete's first organic winery, 1997. No sulfites, 60-year-old vines, rare moschato spinas & thrapsathiri blended with sauvignon. Third-generation authenticité.

What to do there

TourDomaine Paterianakis - Organic Indigenous WinesA small organic family domaine focusing exclusively on indigenous Cretan varieties. Their traditional winemaking philosophy means minimal intervention, allowing terroir and variety character to shine. The Kotsifali and Thrapsathiri are standouts.

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