In the Kefalas region, in the eastern of Chania County, Andreas Dourakis decided to create the infrastructure for a winery. He was inspired by his intense childhood memories. It was the spring of 1988 when he opened the doors of his first winery, located in Alikampos village. He established his business after being full of knowledge regarding wine production from his studies in Germany. Moreover, he was full of experience having worked in several wineries in Greece and abroad. A few years later, the winery was relocated in its current location. There were two main factors for choosing the specific location to build the winery and the planting the vineyards. The first was the natural beauty of the greater Alikampos area along with the rocky terrain, which offers natural cellars to store and age the wines. The other factor was the unique microclimate of the White Mountains.
In this environment of outstanding natural beauty, the Dourakis family produces wines inspired by the Cretan land and its local varieties and hosts thousands of visitors all year round from all over the world.
Come and get to know the winery up close and indulge in the magic of the mountainous Apokoronas. Enjoy an intoxicating stroll in the botanical garden, at the ancient winepress and the verdant alley and visit the production, bottling and aging facilities.
Taste the richness of the wines in the specially designed room and don’t miss out on the folklore museum and the art gallery.
Culinary lessons, art exhibitions, and book presentations, artistic events, and concerts, weddings, christenings and birthdays are just a few of the activities hosted in the winery.
