Santorini Wineries Guide

Santorini, a stunning Greek island in the Aegean Sea, is famous for its picturesque villages, dramatic coastline, and breathtaking sunsets. But Santorini is also renowned for its wine, produced on the island for over 3,000 years. Its wineries are known for high-quality wines that are unique and delicious — thanks to the island’s volcanic soil, arid climate, and ancient grape varieties. In this guide, we take a closer look at what makes them so special.

Santorini’s Wine History

Wine has been produced on Santorini for over 3,000 years, and the island’s wine-making traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. The ancient Greeks believed the wine produced here was among the best in the world, and it was often used in religious ceremonies and as a trading commodity.

The island’s wine industry was devastated in the mid-20th century when a phylloxera epidemic wiped out most of the vineyards. In the 1970s, a group of winemakers began replanting using native grape varieties such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani. Today, Santorini wineries produce some of the best wines in Greece — with the Assyrtiko grape being the star of the show.

Santorini’s Unique Terroir

Santorini’s volcanic soil and arid climate create a unique terroir that gives the island’s wines their distinctive flavour and aroma. The soil is rich in volcanic ash, pumice, and lava, lending the wines a mineral character and a distinct saline note. The soil is also porous, which means that…

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