Our story begins in Alikampos, Chania, Crete, where our father Andreas Dourakis always envisioned his own winery in the village where he was born. After studying winemaking in Germany and honing his skills at wineries in northern Greece, his return home in 1988 marked the birth of Dourakis Winery — producer of Logari, the first privately bottled wine in Chania.
At a time when most wines on the market were cheap bulk wines from co-ops, Andreas had to convince a whole generation that quality wines respecting the Cretan soil were worthy of attention. Today the family continues his vision for innovative and authentic wines that reflect their core values and the land of Apokoronas.
The winery features a botanical garden filled with Cretan herbs, a labyrinth of rooms including a sparkling wine room, a cave cellar built into the side of the mountain, and a winemaking and folklore museum. Dourakis also hosts cooking classes, art exhibitions, concerts, and stargazing nights.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting
- Family Winery Tour: Walk through the Dourakis estate in Alikampos and learn the remarkable story of Andreas Dourakis — from his years studying in Germany to his return and the creation of Chania’s first privately bottled wine.
- Cretan Innovation: Discover how the Dourakis family continues to balance innovation with authenticity — crafting wines from both indigenous Cretan varieties and international grapes that speak genuinely of the Alikampos land.
- Wine Tasting: Taste the Dourakis range and experience the passion of a family that has been shaping Crete wine since 1988.
