Crete has one of the longest continuous winemaking histories in the world, with archaeological evidence of wine production stretching back more than 4,000 years. After decades focused on bulk production, a new generation of producers has turned back to native varieties like Vidiano and Liatiko, grown on the island's varied mountain and coastal terrain, producing wines with a genuine sense of place rather than the anonymous bulk wine Crete was once known for.

Key grapes: Vidiano, Liatiko, Kotsifali, Mandilaria