Toplou Monastery
The Monastery of Panagia Akrotiriani and St. John the Theologian in Toplou Sitia was built in the 14th century. Since then it has always had an active presence in social and wine history. The monks of Touplou monastery cultivate organic vineyards and olive trees and produce wine, raki and olive oil which are standardized and available to local and international markets. The cultivation of the vineyards is made with certified organic methods and the choice of the varieties has been made based on the specific characteristics of the region.
