Cooperative of Sitia

Crete, Greece

In the southeastern portion of the island of Crete, lies the city of Sitia. Crete enjoys a Mediterranean climate with consistent temperatures year round. The cooperative includes forty-three smaller cooperatives with 8,718 growers. Approximately 9,000 hectares are under the vine for AC wine. All varieties are indigenous, such as Vilana, Muscat, Thrapsathiri and Liatiko.