Alexakis Winery is a family business founded in the 1970s by Stelios Alexakis, a Chemical Engineer-Oenologist, and Sofia Alexaki. Now continued by their sons, Lazaros and Apostolos Alexakis — both trained oenologists — the winery is the largest private winery in Crete, equipped with modern facilities and a storage capacity of up to 16 million litres.
For decades, the winery has been collaborating with grape growers across Crete, especially in the Heraklion region, building deep knowledge of the island’s viticultural diversity. This close engagement with terroir enables Alexakis to select vineyards with distinct character for each grape variety vinified, including indigenous Cretan varietals such as Vidiano, Vilana, Kotsifali, Mandilari, Assyrtiko and more.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting
- Structured Wine Tasting: Participate in a 90-minute guided tasting of the full Alexakis range, progressing through whites, rosés, and reds with expert commentary
- Cretan Variety Education: Learn to identify and appreciate the flavour profiles of indigenous Cretan grape varieties through systematic comparison and professional guidance
- Food Pairing: Discover how Alexakis wines pair with traditional Cretan cuisine through a curated selection of local cold dishes, and taste extra virgin olive oil from the estate
Alexakis wines have earned recognition both in Greece and internationally, with exports to markets such as the United States, Russia, and China. Beyond winemaking, the estate promotes Cretan wine culture under its motto “Celebrating Crete!”
