International Exhibition Centre of Crete, Gournes, Heraklion
The Cretan Wine Exhibition #OiNotika returns safely and opens its doors to professionals and wine lovers on Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 February 2022, at the International Exhibition Centre Crete.
This is the first time that 36 wineries from Crete will be present to taste their wines.
We look forward to seeing each other in person.
Find in the comments the link for pre-registration that is necessary and the link for all the information. Entry to the exhibition is only allowed with the proof of vaccination certificate or infection from COVID-19 (in effect) and a relevant ID card (police ID or passport).
Parallel events
Saturday 19 February
EXHIBITION HOURS 17:00 - 21:00
18:00 - 19:30 - Tasting the 2007 vintage
We are celebrating 15 years this year and organising a rare Masterclass. The members of Wines of Crete open their cellars and give us the opportunity to taste wines from the 2007 vintage.
A unique Masterclass with rare wines of the Cretan Vineyard.
The wines that will be tasted:
Minos - Miliarakis Winery - Domaine Miliarakis Red 2007
Boutari Winery - Skalani 2007
Skali Mantasakis Winery - Nostos blend 2007
Idaia Winery - Ocean 2007
Dourakis Winery - Syrah 2007
Paterianakis Winery - Bee Rosé 2007
Lyrarakis Winery - Mandilari 2007
Douloufakis Winery - Syrah 2007
Addressed to: professionals in the sector.
Masterclass cost: 35 euros.
The number of seats is 18 and please register your participation in time until 14/2/2022
Day 2 - Sunday 20 February
EXHIBITION HOURS 11:00 - 20:00
11:30 - 12:30 - Vineyard Seminar
Description:
- "Reducing the use of plant protection products in the EU. Is it feasible in the vineyard of Crete?"
- "The vine eudermis in Crete and its treatment with the method of sexual confusion (confusion)".
Presenters: Nikolaos Baggis, Nikolaos Somarakis and Dimitris Tsoupeis
14:00 - 15:00 - 15 +1 harvests Crete
Description.
15 +1 vintages of Crete!
A tasting tour of Crete and a journey through time.
We taste from 2006 to 2013 red selected rare wines and from 2014 to 2021 Vidiana from the winemakers of Crete!
Limited number of participants due to the rarity of the wines
18:00 - 19:30 - Seminar "How to design a Cretan Wine List?"
Description: Yro Koliakoudaki Dip WSET, shares with us her love and knowledge of Cretan wine and techniques for designing a wine list that will help a newcomer to the wine world understand the importance of a well-structured wine list.
The seminar is aimed at small catering businesses (taverns, all day cafes, beach bars, etc.) that are just starting their journey in the world of wine.
The aim is to help professionals to design a Cretan wine list (from 15 labels). The aim is to create for their business a wine identity, oriented to the wines of our land, as the Cretan Vineyard can cover with its wide range of choices completely a list of a restaurant as long as it is designed in the right way.
The seminar will discuss:
How to create a Cretan wine list (with at least 15 labels).
What to look out for.
What factors to consider when designing the list.
What styles of wines we choose for the list.
How do we write our list correctly.
At the end, Yro Koliakoudaki answers your questions.
Who it is addressed to:
Foodservice business owners who are just starting to make a wine list.
To people who work in food service in the food service industry.
Previous wine knowledge is not necessary to attend the seminar.
Places are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Seminar participation cost: FREE with registration only. For participation, a ticket for the exhibition must be purchased first.
Find more information and register HERE.
Day 3 - Monday 21 February
Exhibition TIME 12:00-6:00 pm.
19:00 - 21:30 - Workshop on Wine Tourism "Looking to tomorrow: Co-designing the wine tourism development of Crete"
An open invitation of the wine producers-members of the "Wines of Crete" Winery Network to all stakeholders involved in the value chain of Wine Tourism.
The conference organised by the Wines of Crete Network aims, on the one hand, to highlight the importance and the multifaceted benefits of Wine Tourism for wineries and destinations and, on the other hand, to create a network of dialogue with both private and public bodies on the island, which will lay the foundations for the planning of future common directions. In particular, the workshop is structured around the following questions:
What is the current state of wine tourism in Greece and internationally? What is the current state of development in Crete?
What is the contribution of the Wine Producers Network to date and what are the next objectives?
What is the experience of the involvement of winemakers in hospitality services? How can the exchange of good practices be enhanced?
What is the role of other partners in the value chain and how can the active involvement of all stakeholders be ensured?
What are the critical factors for the day ahead?
Places are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.
Cost of participation: FREE with registration only
EXHIBITION HOURS 11:00 - 20:00
11:30 - 12:30 - Vineyard Seminar
Description:
- "Reducing the use of plant protection products in the EU. Is it feasible in the vineyard of Crete?"
- "The vine eudermis in Crete and its treatment with the method of sexual confusion (confusion)".
Presenters: Nikolaos Baggis, Nikolaos Somarakis and Dimitris Tsoupeis
14:00 - 15:00 - 15 +1 harvests Crete
Description.
15 +1 vintages of Crete!
A tasting tour of Crete and a journey through time.
We taste from 2006 to 2013 red selected rare wines and from 2014 to 2021 Vidiana from the winemakers of Crete!
Limited number of participants due to the rarity of the wines
18:00 - 19:30 - Seminar "How to design a Cretan Wine List?"
Description: Yro Koliakoudaki Dip WSET, shares with us her love and knowledge of Cretan wine and techniques for designing a wine list that will help a newcomer to the wine world understand the importance of a well-structured wine list.
The seminar is aimed at small catering businesses (taverns, all day cafes, beach bars, etc.) that are just starting their journey in the world of wine.
The aim is to help professionals to design a Cretan wine list (from 15 labels). The aim is to create for their business a wine identity, oriented to the wines of our land, as the Cretan Vineyard can cover with its wide range of choices completely a list of a restaurant as long as it is designed in the right way.
The seminar will discuss:
How to create a Cretan wine list (with at least 15 labels).
What to look out for.
What factors to consider when designing the list.
What styles of wines we choose for the list.
How do we write our list correctly.
At the end, Yro Koliakoudaki answers your questions.
Who it is addressed to:
Foodservice business owners who are just starting to make a wine list.
To people who work in food service in the food service industry.
Previous wine knowledge is not necessary to attend the seminar.
Places are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Seminar participation cost: FREE with registration only. For participation, a ticket for the exhibition must be purchased first.
Find more information and register HERE.
Day 3 - Monday 21 February
Exhibition TIME 12:00-6:00 pm.
19:00 - 21:30 - Workshop on Wine Tourism "Looking to tomorrow: Co-designing the wine tourism development of Crete"
An open invitation of the wine producers-members of the "Wines of Crete" Winery Network to all stakeholders involved in the value chain of Wine Tourism.
The conference organised by the Wines of Crete Network aims, on the one hand, to highlight the importance and the multifaceted benefits of Wine Tourism for wineries and destinations and, on the other hand, to create a network of dialogue with both private and public bodies on the island, which will lay the foundations for the planning of future common directions. In particular, the workshop is structured around the following questions:
What is the current state of wine tourism in Greece and internationally? What is the current state of development in Crete?
What is the contribution of the Wine Producers Network to date and what are the next objectives?
What is the experience of the involvement of winemakers in hospitality services? How can the exchange of good practices be enhanced?
What is the role of other partners in the value chain and how can the active involvement of all stakeholders be ensured?
What are the critical factors for the day ahead?
Places are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.
Cost of participation: FREE with registration only
