Private tour – Discover the Pure Cretan Olive Oil, Wine & Beer
Tour Highlights
• Visit an innovative olive mill and learn the olive oil production steps
• Taste the pure extra virgin Cretan Olive oil
• Visit the oldest olive tree in the world and the museum
• Travel through wonderful nature landscapes
• Explore a family winery of the region
• Tour around the facilities of the winery
• Taste exceptional varieties of Cretan and international wines
• Learn about local viticulture, grapes, and vine-growing
• Visit the local brewery and learn about the beer brewing process
• Beer tasting in different fresh beer samples
• Chauffeured private tour ensures a more relaxing and personal experience
• Discover the culture, traditions, history and mythology of Crete
Description
The tour starts by visiting an innovative olive mill, where all production steps and details are described thoroughly by local experts. You will learn about the extra Cretan Virgin Olive Oil, which is known worldwide. This olive mill produces an exceptional product beyond the known quality standards. The guided tour at the facilities located near Kolymvari starts from an olive grove with the excellent olive trees of "Koroneiki" variety.
The last part is inside the bottling unit, where you can taste more than three different extra virgin olive oils of different quality categories or certifications such as Extra Virgin, Extra virgin PDO Kolymvari, Extra Virgin Organic /BIO. Little secrets on storage, best use, and healthy attributes can be discussed, as well. After that, you will have the chance to admire the oldest olive tree in the world, which age is estimated at 3000 years old and the olive museum. The miracle of nature stands proud in front of you and its deep roots are holding it through the centuries.
The journey continues with a wonderful drive in nature, till the next stop at the local winery. There you will learn about the wine varieties of the traditional family winery, established in 1998, with specialized knowledge on winemaking and innovate ideas for modern processes of farming and wine production. Their wine portfolio consists of white wines made from Soultanine, Malagouzia, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and red wines from the varieties: Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache Rouge, Kotsifali, Sangiovese, Refosco, Nebbiolo and Tempranillo. You will have the opportunity to taste 5 different types of wines that have all the typical characteristics for each and every variety they belong to. Also, they give these wines a specific twist which will reveal the winery’s distinctiveness. This has been achieved because the location of the vineyard combines medium altitude with sea proximity. After this unique wine experience, you will leave the Kolymmbari area behind and move on to a different area.
The next stop will be at the brewery in Zounaki village where the creation of full-flavored, pure beers, without preservatives or additives, is made. An experienced guide will inform you of the raw materials used in brewing. Learn every stage of the brewing process through which you can experience the rich aromas and different malts.
This tour will end up with the beer tasting part straight from the tanks. Learn about the origin of flavors that are found in different beer styles and taste 4 fresh beer samples accompanied with Cretan bread sticks.