Karavitakis
Continuing our family’s legacy for 80 years now we have created a boutique winery in Pontikiana Village in Chania, Crete. Our estate consists of 150 acres of vineyards both private and contract ones with carefully selected terroirs for each and all variety.
We are producing wines from local grape varietals; international ones and we are experimenting with rare varieties from around the world.
Our winery features modern equipment, 2 winetasting areas and a small church is nestled between beautiful vineyards and olive groves on the hilltops of Kolimbari area, just 30 minutes out of Chania.
KLIMA WHITE
100% Vidiano
Dry White Wine
Classification: Selected blocks on the island of Crete
Dry farmed vineyards at 150 – 650 meters altitude , Mediterranean climate, north facing inclined slopes for better drainage and cooling. Green harvesting applied for better fruit quality . Vidiano is Crete’s Hidden gem. Typical vidianos can offer Wines of a huge variety of aromas and flavours depending on the plantation altitude.
Harvest dates: September
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: The palate emphasizes on stone fruit with added weight when tasted and some herbaceous scents along with hints of honeycomb in the finish. Stone fruit (peach, apricot), lemon peel, herbal scents, mineral notes.
KOMPSOS LIATIKO
100% Liatiko
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Chania, Crete
Harvest dates: September
Alcohol by volume: 14%
Tasting notes: It has pale ruby colour and explosive aromas of strawberry, cherry, sour cherry, plum, and raspberry jam, accompanied by notes of vanilla, toffee, cinnamon, and herbs. Juicy and delicate mouth, with medium body, discreet acidity, and velvety tannins.
THE LITTLE PRINCE
65% Kotsifali – 35% Mandilari
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Selected blocks on the island of Crete
Dry farmed vineyards at 350 meters altitude, Mediterranean climate, north facing inclined slopes for better drainage and cooling. Normal maturity and very good adaptation was the key to probably the bets Little Prince red we have ever produced. Blend of Indigenous Cretan Varieties.
Harvest dates: September
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: The palate emphasizes on stone fruit with added weight when tasted and some herbaceous scents along with hints of honeycomb in the finish. Stone fruit (peach, apricot), lemon peel, herbal scents, mineral notes.
THE LITTLE PRINCE
65% Vilana – 35% Vidiano
Dry White Wine
Classification: Selected blocks on the island of Crete
Dry farmed vineyards , Mediterranean climate, north facing inclined slopes for better drainage and cooling. Average vineyard age: 12 – 18 years old. 2017 is characterized as a good vintage with enough rain and rather warm summer. This resulted to a fairly nice ripening season, with little to no problems.
Harvest dates: September
Alcohol by volume: 13.0%
Tasting notes: Fruity nose, lemon scent, a touch of minerality, velvety texture, long lasting aftertaste. Stone fruit oriented with peach and apricot notes, citrus blossom and a touch of cretan herbs. Ripe stone fruit, lemon curd and a hint of minerality .