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Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece
Santorini’s arid, volcanic terrain produces some of Greece’s finest wines – a tradition that dates back more than 3,500 years. The practice of cultivating vines in niabelos (specially pruned baskets) to protect the grapes from the harsh winters also dates back centuries.
There are ten professional wineries and several smaller concessions on Santorini. The bone-dry, citrus-and-smoke Assyrtiko, Aidani and Athiri whites, and smooth, sweet Vin Santo are the island’s most famous exports.
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Destination Guide >All wineries can be visited independently; booking ahead isn’t usually necessary. Many wineries offer guided tours and tastings led by their own staff. If you’re interested in learning more about the island’s long history of viticulture, and sampling wines from several different estates, it’s better to book a tour.
A handy list of Santorini’s 10 or so wineries can be found on the Island Guide website.
Vineyards generally open daily for visitors from April to October. Opening times for tastings varies by vineyard. Go late afternoon or early evening, to avoid drinking during the midday heat.
Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece
One of Greece’s most groundbreaking winemakers, on a verdant plain below Oia. A youthful team talk guests through the estate’s award-winning wines, paired with delicious meze from the Cyclades.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece
This family-run estate is one of the oldest vineyards on Santorini. Located in remote Episkopi Gonia, this picturesque winery uses only indigenous grapes such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrathiro, Mavrotragano and Voudomato.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece
This small winery, in a converted tomato factory by the sea, produces crisp white Thalassitis. Its aromatic oak-aged Assyrtiko vinegar is less well known but equally delicious.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece
This small but interesting museum outside Kamari offers great insights regarding Santorini’s unique viniculture: and 400 years if wine-making history. You can sample the winery’s offerings, too. Here the vines are twisted into crown-shaped baskets so the grapes are protected from harsh winter winds.
Best for ages: 18+ | £12
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