“Cretan Wine Gallery” brings 31 Cretan wineries to Heraklion’s Loggia on September 12-13
Wines of Crete is organizing the Cretan Wine Gallery, a two-day wine tasting event, at the Loggia in Heraklion on September 12 and 13, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:30, the organization said.
The event will offer a self-pour tasting format, allowing visitors to sample wines from 31 wineries across Crete and more than 100 labels of Cretan wine, according to Wines of Crete.
Organizers describe the gathering as an open invitation to wine enthusiasts, industry professionals and visitors interested in the island’s contemporary wine scene. Professional sommeliers will be on site throughout both days to guide tastings, share information on grape varieties and styles, and help visitors identify wines suited to their preferences, Wines of Crete said.
Event details
According to the announcement, the Cretan Wine Gallery takes place at the Loggia in Heraklion on September 12 and 13, 2026, running from 18:00 to 22:30 each day. Entry costs €10 per day. Those planning to attend other events in Crete that week may want to check the full schedule in advance.
Wines of Crete said the event is intended to showcase how Crete’s long winemaking tradition, built on native grape varieties, has developed in recent years alongside modern winemaking techniques. Visitors interested in the island’s food and wine culture more broadly can also explore other experiences in Crete tied to local produce and traditions.
Participating wineries
The following 31 wineries are listed as participants: Angelakis Winery, Amargianakis Winery, Vergitsis Winery, Silva–Daskalakis Winery, Diamantakis Winery, Diyenakis Winery, Douloufakis Nikos Winery, DAF Wines–Douloufaki Fereniki, EASH Winery, Efrosini Winery, Zachariodakis Winery, Zoumberakis Winery, Idaia Oinopoiitiki Winery, Karavitakis Winery, Kourkoulos Winery, Lyrarakis Winery, Louloudis Winery, Marangakis Winery, Menexes Estate, Moinoterra Winery, Metaxaris Winery, Dourakis Winery, Paraskevas Winery, Paterianakis Estate, Pnevmatikakis Winery, Scalarea Winery, Stratarantidakis Brothers Winery, Titakis Winery, Toplou Estate, Fragospito Winery, and Charalambakis Winery.
