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DOMAINE PATERIANAKIS WELCOMES YOU

Why Crete?

experience
lifestyle
memories

Crete has the longest wine production
history across Europe, over 4000 years!
The vine growing in Crete is part of its
lifestyle. Only when you visit this discrete
island you are going to realize how
distinctive is the domestic vinification for
each household that holds over the years.

Why organic?

natural
pure
superior

If you opt for healthy, qualitative and
100% environmentally friendly products
then organic wines should be your choice!
Natural and authentic wines in the production
of which there is NO use of chemical or
synthetic fertilizers. In other words, no soil,
water and atmosphere contamination.

Why Domaine Paterianakis?

passion
tradition
legend

We are a third generation family company,
the first in the island of Crete who introduce
the organic grape cultivation and one of the
few wineries in Greece with a vertical
organization of its production process! We
cultivate six unique indigenous and five first
class international varieties using the latest
organic techniques, and we believe that we
can inspire through a series of products with
a strong personality.

Local Treasures

Premium Wines

Vintage Spirits

Natural wines 3,14

Discover Domaine Paterianakis

THE PRODUCTS

Melissokipos Red

Grape Variaties: 
Kotsifali, Mandilari
Classification: 
Dry Red Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Early September
Region: 
Melesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion.Crete
Colour: 
Deep red with a few bricked colored hues
AROMA: 
Leather, fruit marmalade & cinnamon
Palate: 
Flavor of oak, earth and spices
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 6 years
Great With: 
Roasted, tomato-based and wine sauce dishes. Served at 16-18°C

Melissinos red

Grape Variaties: 
100% Syrah
Classification: 
Dry Red Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Middle of August
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Deep purple with ruby hues
AROMA: 
Red fruit, chocolate & coffee
Palate: 
Full body, spicy & fruity
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years
Great With: 
Grilled meats, hunting game dishes, barbecue, spicy steaks, pasta with hot sauces and ripe cheeses. Served at 17-18°C

DOMAINE PATERIANAKIS

Grape Variaties: 
Kotsifali, Mandilari
Classification: 
Dry Red Wine, P.D.O. PEZA
Harvest: 
Early September
Region: 
Melesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion.Crete
Colour: 
Pale red with bricked colored hues
AROMA: 
Drained fruit, drained tomato & vanilla oak
Palate: 
Medium body with delicate tannins and flavors of tobacco and spices
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 18-20 years
Great With: 
Roasted, grilled red meat dishes and spicy meat plates. Served at 17-18°C

VIDIANO

Grape Variaties: 
100% Vidiano
Classification: 
Dry White Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Middle of August
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Brilliant yellow with greenish hues
AROMA: 
Fruity peach and apricot
Palate: 
Creamy, with pleasant acidity and a long aftertaste
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 4 years
Great With: 
Fatty fish, white meat, pasta with creamy sauce and medium spicy cheeses. Served at 10-12°C

Melissinos Rose

Grape Variaties: 
Kotsifali, Syrah
Classification: 
Dry Rose Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Early September
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Brilliant rose with purple hues
AROMA: 
Fruity and spicy
Palate: 
Velvet full body, with a dominant caramel flavor
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 6 years
Great With: 
White meat with sauces, Cretan pies, spaghetti with seafood, soft cheese and sausages. Served at 12-14°C

3,14 Kotsifali

Grape Variaties: 
Kotsifali
Classification: 
Dry Red Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
2018
Region: 
Melesses village/PDO Peza zone
Colour: 
Deep ruby color
AROMA: 
Red fruit, with hints of herbs
Palate: 
Medium structure body, elegant tannins and pleasant aftertaste
Great With: 
Roasts, red and wine dishes and yellow cheeses. Served at 16-18 °C.

Moschato Spinas

Grape Variaties: 
100% Muscat of Spinas
Classification: 
Dry White Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Middle of August
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Light white yellow
AROMA: 
White flowers, fresh rose petals, jasmine and violet
Palate: 
Dominant Muscat sweet notes
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 2 years
Great With: 
Nuts, fruits, light meals of delicate flavors, or used as an aperitif. Served at 8-10°C

Melissinos white

Grape Variaties: 
Thrapsathiri, Sauvignon Blanc
Classification: 
Dry White Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
Early September
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Yellow green with greenish hues
AROMA: 
Tropical fruits, pineapple, ripe fruits
Palate: 
Subtle taste of butter with beautiful acidity
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years
Great With: 
Fish, lobster, crab, Asian cuisine and white meat. Served at 10-12°C.
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ASSYRTIKO

Grape Variaties: 
100% Asyrtiko
Classification: 
Dry White Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
End of August
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Yellow with light green hues
AROMA: 
Citrus fruits, wild herds and white flowers
Palate: 
Vivid, with pleasant acidity and a delightful after taste
Maturation: 
Drink now or cellar for up to 2 years
Great With: 
Fresh fish and sea food dishes, lightly cooked. Served at 8-11°C.

3,14 Vidiano

Grape Variaties: 
100% Vidiano
Classification: 
Dry White wine
Harvest: 
2018
Region: 
Melesses village/PDO Peza zone
Colour: 
white
AROMA: 
Sweet aroma of ripe yellow fruits, as well as honeycomb and chamomile
Palate: 
Round mouthfeel and intense flavor make it a pleasant wine, with a soft finish.
Great With: 
Oily fish, white meat, pasta with spicy sauce and spicy cheese. Served at 10-12 °C.

3,14 ROSE

Grape Variaties: 
Kotsifali, Syrah
Classification: 
Dry Rose Wine, P.G.I. CRETE
Harvest: 
2018
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Bright, light cherry color with orange hues
AROMA: 
Ripe cherries, hints of blossoms and herbs
Palate: 
Full structure body , medium to high acidity and light sense of tanning
Great With: 
White meat with sauce, spaghetti with lobster, cretan pies, soft cheese and cold meats.Served at 12-14 °C.

Tsikoudia Vidiano

Grape Variaties: 
100% Vidiano
Classification: 
Spirit
Harvest: 
2018
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Clear white

TSIKOUDIA KOTSIFALI

Grape Variaties: 
100% Kotsifali
Classification: 
Spirit
Harvest: 
2018
Region: 
Μelesses village, PDO Peza zone, Heraklion, Crete
Colour: 
Clear white

Domain Paterianakis

STAY IN TOUCH

DOMAINE PATERIANAKIS, MELISSOKIPOS S.A.
Winery: Melesses, Muncipality of Archanon Asterousion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece | Premises: 7, Zografou str. 71201 | P.O. Box: 1125 | Τ: +30 2810 226674 | F: +30 2810 226673, info@paterianakis.gr
UK Importer: Corelli Wine Company

Our wine tasting area will open at 20th of May 2021 only by appointment. Please book your visit online. We are so excited to meet you again and drink Cretan organic wines.