In an open rugged plateau, at the inlands of the county of Sitia and close to the Xerokambos highlands in Eastern Crete you will find the little town of Ziros. At Ziros, which is a quiet, small and traditional village you'll see old stone houses, narrow winding alleyways and impeccably maintained Byzantine churches. Ziros is also the birthplace of the Domain Economou. Winemaker Yiannis Economou is the owner of this 16 hectare vineyards domain. It’s here where superb Greek win

Last November 2016, twenty-one Greek 'Extra Virgin Olive Oils' did won 'Great Taste Awards' in the UK. Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is the acknowledged benchmark for fine food and drink, according to their website. It has been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize’. More than 400 judges spent 49 days judging over 10,000 products in blind taste tests in various part of the UK. Only 878 foods did won 2

Once on holiday in East Crete one needs definitely to taste the wines and spirits of the Toplou Monastery. The products of Toplou are cultivated, produced and bottled in Crete, in the Sitia region. Toplou Thrapsathiri Vilana is a white wine, available in 750 ml bottle. This dry white wine is cultivated from the vineyards of organic farming from the Holy Monastery of Toplou, one of the most significant and historic monasteries in Crete. Delicate citrus and floral aromas of rip

Lantzanakis Estate produces olive oil from the mountainous village of Krya, in the Sitia area. The olives are derived from a single estate and unique tree species in East Crete. The organic and traditional biodynamic practices used to cultivate this olive oil, contribute to its rich flavor, fruity aroma, texture, and low acidity. The Lantzanakis family has a long tradition and expertise in producing fine, pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The history of Lantzanakis begins around 1