The village of Alagni is located approximately 25km from Heraklion, at an altitude of 470m. It is a small and beautiful settlement surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, which are one of the main work activities of its residents. It is believed that the village is named after the nymph Alagonia, daughter of Zeus and Europa, who was born at the area. It is also likely that the name was given during the Venetian era. In Italy there are two locations with similar names: Alagna Valsesia a small alpin village at the valley of Valsesia and Alagna Pavia, southwest of Milan. In addition, the surname Alagna is quite common with over 25.000 citizens from Italy having that name. Even-though the first written record of Alagni is on a census from 1583, human activity and presence can be observed during the Minoan neopalatial period. Evidence to that is the large architectural structure of Marmara. The rock-hewn wine presses at “Karaoula”, “Tiganitis”, “Prasas” and “Krousamos” locations between Alagni and Stironas, dated from 14th century or even older that that, prove that the area was a thriving wine region. The geomorphology, the altitude and the soils of Alagni are considered ideal for the production of quality wine, fact that was known to the Minoans while the Venetians also embraced it. Around the village there are many churches and religious temples decorated with murals, dating from the Venetian era. The main square, shaded by a centuries-old plane tree in the middle is one of the most characteristic points of interest, while Lyrarakis cellar at Psarades is an attraction for wine lovers and travelers seeking the authentic Cretan tradition of wine making that dates more than 4000 years.