Enjoy a wonderful drive on the Chania- Rethymno highway that run along the north coast of Crete. Leaving Chania behind you will turn right towards Vrisses which is located 32 km’s before Rethymno. Being surrounded by the fascinating natural habitat that the island of Crete has to offer you will be lead to a stone building that has made the Dourakis family very proud of their own identity on the island. As if taken from a fairytale, a beautiful castle will lure you to discover the winery Dourakis.
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Kudos Muscat Of Spina

Sweet White

100% Muscat Of Spina

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement. This clone of Muscat is a small-grape treasur.Golden green color, intense fresh aromas of flowers, such as jasmine,hyacinth, rose, freesia, gardenia and primrose. In the mouth : rich, elegant, with a creamy texture and balanced acidity. The subtle sweetness tickles the palate adding volume to floral aromas with a long aftertaste.

Kudos Kotsifali-Syrah

Kudos Kotsifali-Syrah

Dry Red

Kotsifali
Syrah

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
This wine is a beautiful blend of the local variety of grape, Kotsifali, along with the international Syrah which has acclimatised itself perfectly in our vineyards.
It has a deep red colour with bright hues and a complex aroma of blackberry and cherry. It is full-bodied with a long after-taste.

Kudos Malvazia Aromatica

Kudos Malvazia Aromatica

Dry White

100% Malvazia

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
Malvazia is a Cretan variety of grape which spread across Mediterranean vineyards eight centuries ago and has been enhanced in recent years in Greece under ideal climatic conditions.
It is a golden yellow wine with rich aromas of citrus fruits and dried nuts. In the mouth, it’s high acidity balances perfectly with it’s rich body. The aromatic complexity continues with a long aftertaste.

Kudos Grenache Rouge

Dry Red

100% Grenache Rouge

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement. Grenache Rouge is a classic Mediterranean rosé variety. It has a luminous rose colour with a rich and complex aroma of red fruits. It is distinguished by it’s full body, rich flavor and long aftertaste.

Kudos Carignan

Dry Red

100% Carignan

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.Carignan is cultivated in dry Mediterranean regions. Our wine is matured for a short period of time in oak barrels (barrique) and for an additional period in bottles. The dominant aroma of red fruits is brought out by aging. Ruby red in colour, with a velvety taste, it is well-balanced with a superb aftertaste.

Kudos Syrah

Dry Red

100% Syrah

As commented on Aristophanes’ work, kudos (from anc. greek κῦδος [keedos]) is the word for magical glory, which entered English language in the19th century, meaning high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement. It means high acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement. Syrah is almost opaque and black in colour. It is full-bodied with intense aromas of blackberries, pepper and wild mountain herbs, with an exceptionally long finish and well-integrated oak flavors.

Rizitis Red

Rizitis Red

Dry Red

Grenache
Merlot

Rizitis is the name given to Cretans who lived in the mountains and fought to protect the villages on the beautiful island of Crete .“Rizitis Douraki Red” is a wine made from a blend of two varieties of grape, Merlot and Grenache Rouge.  This wine has a rich red color with attractive bright hues and a complex blackberry and cherry aromas. It is full-bodied and aromatic, with a velvety long-lasting taste.

Rizitis Rose

Rizitis Rose

Dry Rose

100% Grenache Rouge

Rizitis is the name given to Cretans who lived in the mountains and fought to protect the villages on the beautiful island of Crete. “Rizitis Douraki Rose” has a luminous rose color with a rich and complex aroma of red fruits. It is distinguished by its full body, rich flavor, and long aftertaste

Rizitisis White

Rizitisis White

Dry White

100% Vilana

Rizitisis the name given to Cretans who lived in the mountains and fought to protect the villages on the beautiful island of Crete. “Rizitis Douraki White” is a wine made from Vilanagrapes. This aromatic wine is golden green in color with a pleasant, fresh, well-balanced palate and a long finish.

Lihnos Merlot

Dry Red

100% Merlot

Lihnos is the name of the oil lamp which our grandfather Andreas used to inspect the barrels, one by one, of his maturing wine in the dark cellars. Lihnos Red is a dry organic wine from the merlot grape that is cultivated in the vineyards that surround the Dourakis winery. The ‘must’ ferments and matures in small oak barrels. After a short period of time, the wine is being bottled and allowed to mature further. . It has a dominant aroma of red fruits, dark chocolate and marmalade that blends harmoniously with the lush aroma brought out by ageing. Ruby red color, it has a rich velvety oily taste and a superb aftertaste.

Lihnos Cabernet Sauvignon

Lihnos Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry Red

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Lihnos is the name of the oil lamp which our grandfather Andreas used to inspect the barrels, one by one, of his maturing wine in the dark cellars. Lihnos Red is a dry organic wine from the cabernet sauvignon grape that is cultivated in the vineyards that surround the Dourakis winery. The ‘must’ ferments and matures in small oak barrels. After a short period of time, the wine is being bottled and allowed to mature further. It has a dominant aroma of red fruits that blends harmoniously with the lush aroma brought out by ageing. Ruby red color, it has a velvety taste, and is well-balanced with a superb aftertaste.

Lihnos Vidiano

Lihnos Vidiano

Dry White

100% Vidiano

Lihnos is the name of the oil lamp which our grandfather Andreas used to inspect the barrels, one by one, of his maturing wine in the dark cellars. Lihnos White is a dry, organic wine made from the Vidiano grape that is cultivated in the vineyards that surround the Dourakis winery. It has a golden colour with greenish highlights. The dominant captivating aroma is of spring flowers. This white wine is pleasant and fruity and is distinguished by its full body and well-balanced long finish.

Euphoria Romeiko

Euphoria Romeiko

Sweet Wine

100% Romeiko

Τhe Romeiko grape is sun-dried for 9 days resulting in a naturally sweet wine with an exceptional density of aroma and taste. Bright golden in colour, it has a characteristic aroma of roses,figs and orange blossom. Thanks to a balance between acidity and sweetness, this wine is both fresh and elegant.

Available Tastings

Premium Wine Tasting
€ 16/person
includes:
A tour at our winery plus a tasting of 7 different wines with a plate of Cretan delicacies per guest.
Premium Wine Tasting
€ 40/person
includes:
A tour at our winery plus a tasting of 7 different wines with a rusks, olives and olive oil.

The Dourakis family ethos and proud tradition are characterized by knowledge, skills and extensive experience in winemaking. The family winery prides itself in creating products of high quality using scientific care and respect of traditional methods.

In the last 28 years the winery has created a trusted reputation for developing quality wines and is proud to have a solid, increasingly growing, distribution network across Crete. The concentration on quality and care during the vinification process and the love of traditional Cretan grape varieties, as well as international grape varieties, in wine production, has resulted in popularity and sales both at home and abroad.

The company activities are not restricted to the domestic market, with recent expansions in export to Europe and America. Dourakis Winery aims to expand its sales network in the forthcoming years both nationally and internationally.

We are synonymous with consistent concern for high-quality wines and our exemplary marketing system and customer service.

Dourakis family winery endeavors to use the methods of technological progress and agricultural science in order to provide the highest quality to our customers. The winery is certified by I.S.O 22000, with our organic cultivation for the organic wines monitored by Δ.Η.Ω.

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