Santorini Wines & Wineries
On the breathtaking island of Santorini, the predominant grape is Assyrtiko which produces superb dry and dessert Appellation wines. After the devastating volcanic explosion, circa 1650 BC, the island was covered with volcanic ash, lava and pumice stone. This catastrophe created the foundation for perfect soil conditions which now help produce the very distinctive wines of Santorini...
Santorini Wines & Their Origins
The vines are cultivated in low basket shaped crowns, close to the ground for protection from the strong winds. Coming off the sea, the nocturnal fog brings needed water to the vines during the hot summer nights and together with the refreshing northerly winds provide excellent growing conditions for the creation of the superb Santorini wines.
The white wines from Santorini are bone-dry with a distinct aroma of citrus combined with hints of smoke and minerals from the volcanic soil.
The dessert wines from Santorini are called "Vinsanto," a derivative of the name Santorini. Vinsanto can be naturally sweet or fortified and must be barrel-aged for a minimum of two years. It is distinguished by its superb velvety palate with aromas of creme brulee, chocolate and dried apricots.
This is an easy phone listing of wineries
| Santorini Wineries | Village | Phone Number | Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Antoniou Winery | MEGALOCHORI | +30 22860 23557 | By appointment |
 | Boutari Winery | MEGALOCHORI | +30 22860 81011 | Summer 7 days a week 10.00 - 19.00 Winter Monday - Friday 10.00 - 16.00 |
 | Canava Roussos | MESA GONIA | +30 22860 31349 | May till September Daily 11.00 - 19.00 |
 | Gavalas Vineyard | MEGALOCHORI | +30 22860 82552 | 15th April till end of October 10.00 - 20.00 |
 | Hatzidakis Winery | PYRGOS | +30 22860 32552 | By appointment |
 | Santo Wines | PYRGOS | +30 22860 28058 | March till November 10.00 - 20.00 |
 | Sigalas Estate | OIA | +30 22860 71644 | June till August Weekdays 10.00 - 19.00 June till August Weekends 11.00 - 21.00 |
 | Koutsogiannopoulos Winery | VOTHONAS | +30 22860 31222 | April till October 12.00 - 20.00 November till March 09.00 - 14.00 |
 | Argyros Estate | MESA GONIA | +30 22860 31489 | By appointment |
 | Art Space Argyros Canava | EXO GONIA | +30 22860 32774 | Every day from 11.00 until Sunset |
 | Gaia Winemakers | AG.PARASKEVI | 694 577 7814 | Summer months by appointment |
