MALIA WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Eight Wines, 3,500 Years: An Evening Among Malia’s Ancient Vines
A focused 1.5-hour tasting at Avli Malia that samples eight Cretan wines—seven dry varieties plus a dessert wine—illuminating island grapes such as Malvasia and Liatiko.
Eight Wines, 3,500 Years: An Evening Among Malia’s Ancient Vines.
On Crete, winemaking is not a hobby but a lineage: vineyards here have produced wine for roughly 3,500 years. In Malia, an intimate tasting at Avli Malia restaurant gathers that long history into eight small pours, letting native varieties and modern producers speak through concentrated glassfuls.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 3,500-year winemaking arc in a single tasting
The tasting frames Crete’s continuous wine culture — ancient practices and indigenous varieties distilled into a flight that connects past and present.
Seven dry wines and one dessert wine
The structured flight presents seven dry styles plus a dessert wine, each poured in a 40 ml measure so you can compare focus and nuance across producers and grapes.
Spotlight on Malvasia and Liatiko
Expect an emphasis on Cretan varieties — including Malvasia and Liatiko — showcased by some of the island’s best producers in the tasting lineup.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
This is a compact, sensory-forward experience: seated at Avli Malia, you move through eight intentional pours (40 ml each) over roughly 90 minutes, guided through varietal character, regional context and the island’s long winemaking lineage.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total duration is 1.5 hours for the tasting session.
The tasting meets at Avli Malia restaurant, 2 Agiou Ioannou str, 70007, Malia.
A flight of eight wines made from important Cretan varieties, poured at roughly 40 ml per glass (seven dry wines and one dessert wine).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The tasting lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Avli Malia restaurant at 2, Agiou Ioannou street, 70007, Malia.
How many wines will I taste?
You will sample eight wines total: seven dry varieties and one dessert wine.
What is the pour size?
Each wine is poured at about 40 ml per glass.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes — the experience is for guests aged 18 and over.