The Evolution: Learning from Nature

Grandfather Michalis Fournarakis, with a deep love for the land and an unwavering belief in family values, cultivated his vineyards with the same respect he showed in raising his children.

Every autumn, the harvest brought the entire family together. The grapes became wine for the home, for the table, for friends, for joys and sorrows.

It was never about commerce. It was a way of life.

Family-owned boutique winery with years of experience and knowledge.

From Generation to Generation.There are stories that are not written in books. They are written in the soil, in the vineyards, and on the hands of the people who care for them.Our story began in 1960

The Roots: A Way of Life

Among the vines, his son, Minas, grew up. From an early age, he learned that good wine requires three things:

Patience to let nature work

Passion for every single vine

Respect for the Cretan ecosystem

He learned that the greatest value is not found in the bottle, but in the story hidden within it.

The Vision: Fournarakis Winery

In 2014, a long-held dream took shape. Fournarakis Winery & Traditional Distillery was born.

We did not build it to start a new story. We built it to continue the one grandfather Michalis had begun more than half a century before.

Our Philosophy Today

Today, every vine we cultivate, every grape we harvest, and every bottle we fill carries the exact same philosophy:

Quality without compromises

Authenticity in every drop

Unconditional love for the Cretan land

People and culture

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our construction engineers from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.

We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.

Minas

Owner

Aggeliki

CEO

Mihalis

Next Generation / Owner

Daughter

Next Generation / Owner