About Idaia Winery
Tastings €20 to €40 per person · Reservations required · Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday
This winery named itself after ancient Crete and sits in Venerato, a village steeped in wine history since Minoan times, where those famous Malvasia sweet wines once shipped out across the Mediterranean. Founded in 1998, Idaia focuses on native Cretan varieties in the Dafnes PDO, letting the island's terroir and that cool Aegean breeze do the talking.
Tasting Experiences
Wine Tasting
Guided wine tasting experiences featuring Idaia's selection of wines with cheese and crackers
Vineyard Tours
Tours showing the winemaking process from vine to bottle with knowledgeable guides
Varietals
VidianoThrapsathiriLiatikoMantilari
When to visit Idaia Winery
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Good to know about Idaia Winery
Can you visit Idaia Winery? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Idaia Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026). Visits are by reservation.
What is Idaia Winery known for?
Idaia Winery is known for rare varietals and old-world charm.
What wines does Idaia Winery specialize in?
Idaia Winery focuses on Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Liatiko and Mantilari. Signature bottles include Idaia Leukos, Idaia Erythros, Ocean Vidiano, Ocean Thrapsathiri, Ocean Liatiko, Malva de Crete, Venerata Rosa, Fresco Rosso, Hesperis Vidiano, Hestia Mantilari, Liatiko Glyko.
How much is a tasting at Idaia Winery?
A tasting at Idaia Winery costs €20 to €40 per person (from their website, September 5, 2026).
Do you need a reservation to visit Idaia Winery?
Yes, Idaia Winery requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 5, 2026).
Does Idaia Winery serve food?
Yes, Idaia Winery has food available alongside tastings.
Does Idaia Winery offer vineyard tours?
Yes, Idaia Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours.
Where is Idaia Winery located?
Idaia Winery is in Venerato, in the Crete wine region. Phone: 281 079 2156.
When was Idaia Winery founded?
Idaia Winery was established in 1998.
Who makes the wine at Idaia Winery?
The winemaking at Idaia Winery is led by Vasilis Ladero, Kalliopi Volitaki.
What are Idaia Winery's tasting hours?
Idaia Winery is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.
Where to find Idaia Winery
Idaia Winery is in Venerato, Greece, in Crete.