Wine - the nectar of the gods
For centuries, much mythological and historical information indicated that Crete is the homeland of wine. Archaeological excavations have brought to light the oldest wine preparation system.
The long hours of sunshine, the temperatures, the earth and the sea are the best conditions for the vineyards on Crete.
Wine producing areas are spread over the whole of the island, giving a large choice of local wines ranging from dry white to rose and liqueur wine.
The best-known wine producing areas are Dafnes, Archanes, Peza and Sitia, just to mention a few.
Raki - The diversity
The diversity of raki is apparent as it is drunken in relaxed company with friends, used for cooking and baking, or even for medicinal purposes.
Raki is produced from the must or skins of pressed grapes, and is only allowed to be distilled during the months of August and September. Often the distillation is accompanied by a small celebration with grilled meat and lasting until the early hours of the morning.
Raki has an alcohol volume of 40%. One really should try raki, but shouldn't try to keep up with the consumption of the local inhabitants.
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