Lyrarakis Winery

Lyrarakis Winery is a Cretan producer based in the Heraklion regional unit, recognised for its work in reviving two rare indigenous Cretan grape varieties: Dafni and Plyto. Both varieties are grown on calcareous soils within the Peza PDO zone, one of Crete's principal wine appellations covering the hills south of Heraklion. The winery's focus on these nearly extinct local varieties has drawn international attention to the depth of Crete's viticultural heritage, with Dafni in particular producing aromatic whites with herbaceous and laurel notes distinct from any other Mediterranean white wine.