Olive Oil Tasting in Crete | Extra Virgin Olive Oil Experience in Dafnes, Heraklion
Olive Oil Tasting in Crete
CRESSIDA
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Experience
📍 Douloufakis Winery · Dafnes, Heraklion · Crete
Discover the world of Cretan extra virgin olive oil through a guided tasting experience at Douloufakis Winery. Learn how to recognize quality, aromas and flavors while tasting three selected olive oils from Crete.
*Tasting times may vary depending on availability and season. Please contact us in advance to confirm the available time slots.
Location of Tasting
CRESSIDA takes place at Douloufakis Winery in Dafnes, Heraklion. It can be booked as a standalone olive oil tasting or combined with the YAMAS Estate Wine Tasting or ARISMARI Vineyard Wine Experience, depending on availability.
The experience includes:
- Guided tasting of 3 selected Cretan extra virgin olive oils
- Introduction to olive oil aromas, quality and tasting method
- Food pairing advice
- Indoor tasting area
- Guidance from a certified olive oil professional
Advance booking is required. When combined with a wine tasting, the olive oil tasting usually takes place at the winery cellar.
Additional info:
- Stroller & Wheelchair accessible
- Car parking available
Location & Directions
Visitor Information
Meeting Point:
Douloufakis Winery Tasting Room, Dafnes, Heraklion, Crete 70003.
Booking:
Advance booking is required as places are limited.
Contact:
Tel.: +30 2810 792017
Email: visit@douloufakis.wine
Location:
The winery is located in Dafnes, approximately 18 km south of Heraklion.
GPS Coordinates:
35.215109, 25.049664
Frequently Asked Questions about CRESSIDA
What does the CRESSIDA experience include?
The CRESSIDA experience includes a tasting of three selected Cretan extra virgin olive oils, guided by a certified olive oil professional. Visitors learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil properly and how to recognize its main characteristics.
What will I learn during the CRESSIDA experience?
You will learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil properly, what its main positive characteristics are, and how a quality olive oil differs from a simple everyday oil. You will also learn what to look for on the label when choosing olive oil and how to pair it with different foods.
Can CRESSIDA be combined with a wine tasting?
Yes. CRESSIDA can be combined with the YAMAS estate wine tasting or the ARISMARI vineyard wine tasting, depending on your choice and availability.
Is CRESSIDA suitable for beginners?
Yes. The experience is designed for all visitors, even those tasting olive oil with guidance for the first time. The presentation is simple and easy to follow, helping you recognize the basic characteristics of Cretan extra virgin olive oil.
Is the CRESSIDA experience accessible?
Yes, the experience is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, and parking is available for visitors.