Moraitis Winery Paros: What to Expect & Tips

🍷🍇 A Wine Tasting Visit to Moraitis Estate in Paros

If you’re heading to Paros and you’re the kind of traveller who enjoys a proper glass of wine (or maybe a few…), Moraitis Winery in Naoussa is absolutely worth adding to your plans. We’ve stopped at quite a few wineries while travelling through the Cyclades — from Santorini to Naxos — and this family-owned estate in Paros honestly became one of our favourites. It feels relaxed, genuine, beautifully arranged, and the wines? Truly excellent.

What we loved most was that it never felt overly polished or touristy. You can choose the wines you want to taste, settle into a sunny patio shaded by vines, snack on local cheeses, and get a feel for Paros’ century-old wine-making story. It’s exactly the sort of slow, enjoyable afternoon that makes a Greek island trip feel special.

Whether you’re visiting with friends, travelling as a couple, or exploring on your own, Moraitis is an easy and rewarding stop to include in your Paros travel itinerary!

Here’s everything we think you should know before you go.

Moraitis Winery Paros: Essential Details

📍 Address: Epar. Od. Naoussas-Marpissas, Naousa 844 01

🕒 Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:00 – 19:00

💶 Prices: Tastings from €12 (3 wines + snacks)

🚗 Parking: Street parking available right outside

📱 Reservations: A good idea in peak season; walk-ins are usually fine outside July–August

🚗 Planning to drive around Paros? ➡️ ➡️ Don’t book anything before reading our best tips for renting a car on the island!

Where Is Moraitis Winery Located?

The winery is located just outside the centre of Naoussa, one of the prettiest and liveliest places to base yourself in Paros (if you’re deciding between Parikia and Naoussa, both have their perks, but Naoussa definitely wins for atmosphere).

1. From Parikia: 15–20 minutes by car (11 km)
2. By bus: Frequent buses connect Parikia → Naoussa; from the bus stop, it’s a simple 10–15 minute walk
3. By taxi: Expect roughly €30–€40 each way, or less if you split the fare

If you’re staying in Naoussa, walking is completely realistic — and honestly, it saves you from the classic post-tasting debate over who has to drive!

What Should You Expect?

Visiting Moraitis Winery in Naoussa is a calm, easygoing experience, especially if you enjoy quality wine without any stiffness or snobbery. The estate has been managed by the Moraitis family since 1910 and is now in its fourth generation. They place a strong emphasis on protecting and showcasing local Cycladic grape varieties. Their vineyards stretch across around 100 acres on Paros, which helps explain the impressive range of whites, rosés, and reds they produce.

The Atmosphere

As soon as we arrived, we noticed how peaceful and unhurried the whole place felt. It isn’t the kind of commercial winery where you’re moved quickly from one stop to another. Instead, the experience unfolds at a relaxed pace, which is exactly what you want when you’re on a Greek island holiday.

We decided to sit outside on the patio, under the shade of trees, where small tables are arranged for tastings. Within minutes, we were talking to a couple seated nearby who were also travelling through the Cyclades, swapping winery tips and island recommendations. Those spontaneous travel conversations are always some of our favourite moments. This is the kind of place where you naturally want to stay a little longer.

Guided Moraitis Winery Tour

Before we started tasting, the staff gave us a short tour through the cellars and production area. It was fascinating to learn how wine-making on Paros has changed over the past hundred years, and how the island’s sandy soil and powerful winds influence the grapes. The tour was brief — about 20–30 minutes — but informative and easy to follow, giving us helpful background before we began sampling the wines.

The Wine Tasting Experience

Once we were seated outside, we received a wine list with detailed descriptions of each option. We really appreciated being able to build our own tasting rather than being handed a fixed flight. Since we’re big fans of wine tasting and try to include it whenever we travel — recently in Santorini and Mykonos too — that extra flexibility was a definite bonus.

The tasting was served with home-baked bread and local Parian cheese, which matched the wines beautifully. We spent around an hour and a half slowly sipping, sharing bites of cheese, and deciding which wines we liked best. It’s the sort of place where time passes quietly without you really noticing.

Stay a Bit Longer

After the official tasting, we ordered extra glasses of the wines we liked most and stayed on the patio a little longer. If you’re not driving, this is definitely somewhere you could spend a full afternoon. There’s food available, the setting is lovely, and it’s very easy to settle in and relax.

Overall Impression

Moraitis Paros feels like a truly local and authentic winery. It’s not flashy or over-designed, but it is warm, welcoming, well-run, and surrounded by a lovely setting. For us, the experience felt more like spending an afternoon at a friend’s vineyard than visiting a large commercial estate.

Prices & Wine Tasting Options

We thought the prices at Moraitis Winery were very reasonable compared with other wineries we’ve visited in the Cyclades (Santorini, we’re looking at you and your €35 tasting flights with three tiny pours 😅). At Moraitis, there are a couple of tasting choices depending on how much you’d like to try.

We started with the classic tasting and really liked that we could choose each wine ourselves from the list instead of following a standard set flight. Since red wine isn’t usually my first choice, I went for 2 whites and 1 rosé, while Robin picked a different combination so we could sample more between us.

When the tasting was finished, we each ordered another glass of our favourite because… well, it would have felt wrong not to. 😌

Wine by the Glass

If you’d like to linger after your tasting, you can order full glasses at fair prices:

1. €5.50 for 150 ml of Sillogi white
2. €9.50 for the 4-year-aged sweet Malvasia dessert wine

Bottles are also available to buy and take with you, which is especially handy if you’re continuing your island-hopping trip. Prices vary quite a bit depending on the wine.

Driving & Alcohol

Each tasting pour is 40 ml, so even if you finish all three, it’s still less than a standard glass of wine in total. If you’re driving, it can be manageable, but if you want to really relax and enjoy the experience, we’d suggest taking a taxi or walking from Naoussa so you don’t have to think about it.

Moraitis Naoussa Winery Menu

One thing we really liked about Moraitis Winery is that the experience doesn’t have to end as soon as the tasting does. You can stay afterwards, order another glass of wine, and enjoy something to eat. The menu is compact but well thought out, with dishes that actually complement the wines rather than feeling like a random tourist add-on.

We ordered a cheese platter and some bruschetta to start, both of which were perfect for sharing during the tasting (and useful for keeping the wine from going straight to our heads). The cheeses are local, which made it even better — salty, crumbly, and ideal alongside a chilled white wine.

If you’re hungrier, there are also a few proper main dishes on the menu. We didn’t stay for dinner because we already had a booking in Naoussa, but the plates being served around us looked genuinely tempting, and the people at nearby tables seemed very happy with them.

Here’s a general idea of what you can expect:

🥗 Salads & Small Bites

1. Cheese board with local Parian cheeses
2. Selection of cold cuts
3. Bruschetta
4. Grilled meatballs, which seemed especially popular

🍽 Main Dishes

1. Grilled sea bass
2. Slow-cooked pork shank
3. Parian-style vegetables with feta doughnuts, a nice choice for vegetarians

Nothing felt overpriced or like a tourist trap, which is impressive given how close the winery is to Naoussa, one of the island’s most popular towns.

Which Moraitis Wines Are the Best?

These are the Moraitis wines we personally tasted, although the full selection is much broader and includes white, rosé, and red wines.

Assyrtiko (White)

Moraitis Winery’s Assyrtiko is a single-vineyard white made from grapes of the 100% Assyrtiko variety grown in the Sarakiniko area of Paros, Greece. Assyrtiko is also one of Santorini’s signature wines, so if you’re planning to visit that island as well, we’d definitely recommend joining a wine tour in Santorini.

This Assyrtiko has aromas of citrus and white flowers, followed by a dry, crisp, and refreshing taste. There’s a stony minerality that gives it extra depth, along with a pleasant salty note on the long finish. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures and aged for less than six months.

Malagousia (White)

Malagousia is produced from 100% Malagousia grapes. It has vivid peach and citrus flavours, with a crisp and refreshing character. Like the Assyrtiko, it is fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures and aged only briefly.

That process gives the wine a clean, delicate, and fresh finish. The Malagousia grapes used by Moraitis Winery create a bright, pure fruitiness that really stands out. I personally preferred this one to the Assyrtiko because of its fresh finish and how easy it was to drink.

Damerale (Rose)

Damerale is made from 50% Aidani, 40% Mavrathiro, and 10% Monemvassi grapes grown in Moraitis’ organic Damerale vineyard.

It has a rich flavour profile with notes of red fruit and citrus. To achieve its beautiful pink colour, the wine is left in contact with the grape skins for 1 hour before being fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. It has lively acidity and a long, pleasant finish. Damerale ended up being our favourite wine of the tasting!

Is Moraitis Winery Worth Visiting?

In our opinion, yes — absolutely. Moraitis Winery is one of those places where you feel happy almost immediately that you made the effort to visit. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and a really enjoyable way to spend part of a day in Paros without having to organise anything complicated.

For us, it had everything we look for: excellent wine, a peaceful setting, good food options, and an experience that felt personal rather than crowded or rushed. We also loved being able to choose which wines we wanted to taste and take things at our own pace. We ended up staying for nearly three hours without realising it, which is always a very good sign.

If you enjoy wine, you’ll appreciate the focus on Cycladic grape varieties and the chance to learn more about Parian wine-making, which is often overshadowed by Santorini’s reputation. And even if you’re not a serious wine enthusiast, it’s still a lovely place to unwind, especially if you’re staying in Naoussa and want something more memorable than another beach bar stop.

It also works really well with nearby plans. You could:

1. Spend time at Kolymbithres Beach for a swim or visit one of the excellent nearby beach clubs, then finish the day with wine tasting and dinner at the winery.
2. Or go in the afternoon and walk back to Naoussa harbour for sunset and dinner

We’ve visited wineries in Santorini, Naxos, and Mykonos, and Moraitis stood out as the most relaxed and least commercial of them all, while still serving genuinely excellent wine. It’s not a flashy “Instagram winery,” and that’s exactly why we liked it so much.

If you’re after something authentic, local, and genuinely enjoyable, it’s definitely worth your time.

Final Thoughts

Moraitis Winery turned into one of the most memorable afternoons of our Paros trip. We thought we were stopping by for a quick tasting, but we stayed far longer than planned, relaxing on the patio, snacking on cheese, and chatting with other travellers about our favourite wines. It’s a warm, easygoing place that suits anyone who enjoys slow travel moments, good wine, and zero fuss.

If you’re staying in Paros, this is a lovely experience to add to your itinerary, especially on a slower afternoon when you don’t want to rush from sight to sight. We’d happily return on our next visit.

Cheers! 🍷🍇😊