“If for you the wine is just a word,
for me it is the life I’ve chosen!”
Nikos Douloufakis and his family are proud third-generation winemakers taking care of their vineyards located in the heart of Dafnes, a village just south of the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece.
Douloufakis is following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by taking charge of the family business, but he’s adding a modern twist to the ancient practice: By using cutting-edge equipment and employing the latest vineyard management techniques, he’s able to produce wines of a higher quality than in the past.
The Douloufakis family vineyard is rooted on a plateau 350 meters above sea level. Warm winds from North Africa mix with moisture from the neighbouring Aegean Sea, creating the Mediterranean climate that protects and nourishes the grapes. This area has been hospitable to viticulture since Antiquity; traces of vineyards dating back to the Venetian conquest of the thirteenth century can be found in the area.
They have planted several varieties such as: Vilana, Vidiano, Muscat White (of Spina), Malvasia, Mandilari,Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Liatiko, Kotsifali, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. Apart from privately owned vineyards, grapes are sourced from farmers who cultivate their own vineyards in the same area, that they work with.
Wine tastings of Douloufakis wines in Crete
The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors’ wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasise the viticultural character of the region.
In the tasting room you can taste their wines, learn their features and talk about the varieties of grapes and the Cretan vineyard.
Please contact earlier to inform them about your visit for cretan wine tasting at 00302810792017. There is a tasting fee of 5€ per person.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.
The Wines

Aspros Lagos 2013
Dry Red Wine
PGI Crete
One of the most popular Greek Cabernet Sauvignon red wines, which combines all the virtues of the majestic grape variety with the warm and privileged terroir in that particular point in Crete. The nose is highly expressive, clean and spicy, while the palate is muscular, with rich tannins and good length. Definitely a red meat wine, ideal when paired with good quality dry aged beef.
(Ted Lelekas, October 2016)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Cabernet Sauvignon
ALC: 14% abv

Femina 2015
Dry White Wine
PGI Crete
As its name reveals, this is a very elegant and highly fragrant white wine by Cretan winemaker Nikos Douloufakis. Prepare for a delightful invasion of exotic fruit and sweet spice aromas in the nose, followed by crystal acidity and a fresh sensation on the palate. Serve chilled as an aperitif or alongside steamed mussels with fresh herbs, as well as pasta or other dishes with pesto sauce.
(Ted Lelekas, October 2016)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
ALC: 13.5% abv
White Wines
ENOTRIA White
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Vilana 70%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%, Muscat White (of Spina) 10%
ALC: 12.5% abv
DAFNIOS White
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Vidiano 100%
ALC: 13% abv
CHARDONNAY
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Chardonnay 100%
ALC: 13.5% abv
SAUVIGNON BLANC
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
ALC: 13.5% abv
ASPROS LAGOS White
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Vidiano 100%
ALC: 14.0% abv
FEMINA White
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica 100%
ALC: 13.5% abv
EPOCH White
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Vilana 50%, Muscat White (of Spina) 50%
ALC: 13.5% abv
Red Wines
ENOTRIA Red
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Liatiko 30%, Kotsifali 30%, Syrah 40%
ALC: 13.5% abv
DAFNIOS Red
DAFNES PDO
GRAPE/BLEND: Liatiko 100%
ALC: 14% abv
ASPROS LAGOS Red
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
ALC: 14% abv
ALARGO Red
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah 100%
ALC: 14% abv
SANGIOVESE Red
CRETE
GRAPE/BLEND: Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
ALC: 13.5% abv
EPOCH Red
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Kotsifali 20%, Syrah 40%, Moscato Red 40%
ALC: 13.5% abv
HELIOS NATURAL SWEET WINE
from sun-dried grapes
GRAPE/BLEND: Liatiko 100%
ALC: 14% abv
Rosé Wines
ENOTRIA Rose
CRETE PGI
GRAPE/BLEND: Kotsifali 60%,Syrah 40%
ALC: 13.5% abv
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling Douloufakis
BRUT, Méthode Traditionnelle
GRAPE/BLEND: Vidiano 100%
ALC: 13% abv
Awards
ENOTRIA White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENOTRIA White Dry wine | 2014 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2015 |
ENOTRIA White Dry wine | 2011 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2012 |
ENOTRIA White Dry wine | 2009 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2010 |
ENOTRIA White Dry wine | 2008 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2009 |
DAFNIOS White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
DAFNIOS White Dry wine | 2015 | TEXSOM | Silver medal | 2016 |
DAFNIOS White Dry wine | 2014 | Decanter | Silver medal | 2015 |
DAFNIOS White Dry wine | 2010 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2011 |
ASPROS LAGOS White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ASPROS LAGOS White Dry wine | 2015 | Decanter | Bronze medal | 2016 |
ASPROS LAGOS White Dry wine | 2014 | Sakura | Silver medal | 2016 |
ASPROS LAGOS White Dry wine | 2011 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2012 |
ASPROS LAGOS White Dry wine | 2009 | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Gold medal | 2010 |
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine | 2010 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2011 |
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine | 2007 | Challenge International du Vin | Bronze medal | 2008 |
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine | 2006 | Challenge International du Vin | Silver medal | 2007 |
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine | 2005 | Challenge International du Vin | Bronze medal | 2006 |
CHARDONNAY White Dry wine | 2002 | Challenge International du Vin | Silver medal | 2003 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAUVIGNON BLANC White Dry wine | 2008 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2009 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC White Dry wine | 2006 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2007 |
SAUVIGNON BLANC White Dry wine | 2005 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2006 |
FEMINA White Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
FEMINA White Dry wine | 2015 | TEXSOM | Silver medal | 2016 |
FEMINA White Dry wine | 2015 | Sakura | Gold medal | 2016 |
FEMINA White Dry wine | 2013 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2014 |
ENOTRIA Red Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENOTRIA Red Dry wine | 2014 | Decanter | Bronze medal | 2016 |
ENOTRIA Red Dry wine | 2012 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2013 |
ENOTRIA Red Dry wine | 2003 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2004 |
ENOTRIA Red Dry wine | 2001 | Challenge International du Vin | Gold medal | 2003 |
DAFNIOS Red Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
DAFNIOS Red Dry wine | 2012 | Sakura | Silver medal | 2016 |
DAFNIOS Red Dry wine | 2007 | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Silver medal | 2008 |
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine | 2011 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2014 |
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine | 2010 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Grand Gold medal | 2013 |
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine | 2009 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2012 |
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine | 2008 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2011 |
ASPROS LAGOS Red Dry wine | 2007 | Challenge International du Vin | Silver medal | 2010 |
ALARGO Red Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ALARGO Red Dry wine | 2009 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2012 |
ALARGO Red Dry wine | 2008 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2011 |
ALARGO Red Dry wine | 2008 | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Silver medal | 2010 |
ALARGO Red Dry wine | 2008 | Challenge International du Vin | Silver medal | 2010 |
ALARGO Red Dry wine | 2006 | London, IWSC | Bronze medal | 2008 |
SANGIOVESE Red Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
SANGIOVESE Red Dry wine | 2004 | Challenge International du Vin | Bronze medal | 2008 |
HELIOS Red Sweet wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
HELIOS Red Sweet wine | 2005 | The Real Review | Silver medal | 2016 |
ENOTRIA Rose Dry wine
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENOTRIA Rose Dry wine | 2012 | Greek Wine Awards | Gold medal | 2013 |
ENOTRIA Rose Dry wine | 2010 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Gold medal | 2011 |
ENOTRIA Rose Dry wine | 2009 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2010 |
ENOTRIA Rose Dry wine | 2007 | Thessaloniki I.W.S.C. | Silver medal | 2008 |
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Douloufakis Winery
DAFNES
CRETE GREECE, PO 70011
T +30 2810 792017
F +30 2810 792260
M +30 6977 450132
Website: www.cretanwines.gr