Lyrarakis Winery - Reviving Ancient Cretan Varieties
Alagni, Greece
"Since 1966, Lyrarakis Winery revives ancient Cretan varieties—Dafni (with DNA traces in Minoan wine vessels), Plyto, and Melissaki—connecting Crete to Bronze Age heritage."
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Crafting wine since 1966
Lyrarakis Winery - Reviving Ancient Cretan Varieties is a winery in Alagni, Greece. Established in 1966. Since 1966, Lyrarakis Winery revives ancient Cretan varieties—Dafni (with DNA traces in Minoan wine vessels), Plyto, and Melissaki—connecting Crete to Bronze Age heritage.
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Lyrarakis Winery - Reviving Ancient Cretan Varieties
Since 1966, the Lyrarakis family has been rescuing nearly-extinct Cretan grape varieties. They revived Dafni and Plyto (previously blended away) and recently added Melissaki. Their Vidiano and single-vineyard Assyrtiko consistently score 90+ points.
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Lyrarakis Winery - Reviving Ancient Cretan Varieties
The pioneer of Cretan wine renaissance. The Lyrarakis family saved Vidiano and Dafni from extinction - grapes that hadn't been commercially produced for generations. Today their wines score 91+ points and prove ancient Cretan varieties can compete globally.
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