Semissis from Zidianakis Garage Winery is an aromatic blend that clearly carries the signature of Cretan land. It brings together the “queen” of the island’s white varieties, Vilana, and the fragrant Malvasia di Candia, a grape historically tied to Crete. The combination of the two creates a wine full of ripe tropical fruit, floral notes and gentle herbs — ideal for any season and any moment.
The Zidianakis family may have only recently debuted their own labels, but they’re far from new to the vine — they are already the fourth generation working in viticulture. They maintain their own organic vineyards on the outskirts of Heraklion, cultivating exclusively traditional Cretan white varieties.
The grapes for Semissis come from vineyards in the area of Agies Paraskies in Heraklion, within the PDO Peza zone — one of the most important wine‑growing regions of the island. Here, the altitude and cool winds help preserve the grapes’ freshness and aromatic intensity.
Winemaking begins with a few hours of skin contact at very low temperatures (cryoextraction) to highlight the aromatic character of Malvasia. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, separately for each variety. Before bottling, the wine rests on its lees for 3–4 months, gaining extra volume and structure.
Semissis from Zidianakis Garage Winery showcases the new face of the Cretan vineyard — and it’s bound to become your go‑to bottle for the summer ahead!
