Pittaras Dairy in Naxos offers authentic Greek cheeses made from fresh local milk and traditional recipes. Discover the true taste of Naxos.
The dairy and livestock unit of Nikolaos Pittaras is located in a semi-mountainous area, just 1 km from Melanes in Naxos, surrounded by traditional dry-stone walls that define small family-owned olive groves and orchards. The region is characterized by a rugged, hilly landscape, rocky soil, and a Mediterranean climate with mild winters, cool summers, and the Aegean breeze that provides natural ventilation for the livestock facilities. Animal breeding and milk production are carried out with respect for both people and the environment.
Pittaras Dairy is a family-run business deeply rooted in Cycladic cheese-making tradition. Since 1984, it has been producing authentic, high-quality dairy products using exclusively local goat, sheep, and cow milk from selected farms across the island.
The company stands out for its consistency, taste, and commitment to quality, offering a wide range of traditional and innovative products.
Products
- Naxos Graviera P.D.O. – hard cheese from pasteurized cow and sheep milk
- Arseniko of Naxos – traditional spicy cheese from goat and sheep milk
- Xinomyzithra of Naxos P.D.O. – fresh, slightly sour soft cheese
- Kefalotyri – hard, matured, spicy cheese
- Sweet Myzithra – mild, slightly sweet cheese
- Anthotyro, dry or fresh – perfect for salads or desserts
- Traditional and strained yogurt – rich in texture and taste
- Whole milk – fresh cow or mixed goat-sheep milk
Awards
The quality of Pittaras Dairy products has been recognized both nationally and internationally:
- Great Taste Awards (UK):
- Gold star for Arseniko Naxos (2021)
- Two gold stars for Graviera Naxos (2022)
- Olymp Awards (Ελλάδα):
- Gold medal for Kefalotyri (2023)
- Taste Olymp Awards (Βρυξέλλες):
- Silver for Xinomyzithra (2020)
- Agrotica Thessaloniki:
- Innovation award for the production of yogurt from goat and sheep milk
Respecting Tradition and the Environment
The company operates modern facilities while respecting traditional production methods and adopts environmentally friendly practices. With respect for the consumer, Pittaras family continues to create products that highlight the rich gastronomic heritage of Naxos.
