Historia
Porto Carras Grand Resort is a legendary place; it’s almost forty-year history has been written with golden letters. In 1963 a cruise to Mt Athos begins, for the celebration of the 1000 years since the creation of the monastic community of Athos. Aboard known Athenians and among them the ship owner Giannis Carras. They cruise off the shore of Sithonia, entered the Toroneos Gulf and… the fairytale begins. Giannis Carras falls in love with the virgin site.
On the rocky and infertile Galani hill, the famous villa Galini was built by the renowned Greek architect Kapsambelis , extending on a surface of two thousand square meters. A sample of unique architecture and beauty, furnished with exceptional monastic furniture and unique art works.
The Winery was built in 1970 and along with the Vineyards, set a milestone in the Greek wine industry. Its location in a valley was chosen to be invisible to the passer, both from the road and the sea, thereby protecting the beauty of the landscape. It is also worth mentioning the extremely significant contribution of the father of modern wine-making, University of Bordeaux Professor Emile Peynaud, who assisted in developing the first "Greek" Cabernet Sauvignon. Ideally adapted to the chalky and schistose soils of the Domaine, allows this variety to achieve great heights internationally, winning coveted awards, prizes and medals.
The design and selection of the Winery location at the centre of the Vineyard helps in the fast delivery and process of grapes, aiming at maintaining their quality dynamics and to avoid oxidation.