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The Assyrtiko grape is a variety with character. You either adore
it or hate it. In the Santorini microclimate, it gives a wine with
metallic elements, high acidity and explosive body, matching the
volcanic character of the island. Other main varieties are Athyri,
Aidani (white), Mantilaria and Mavrotragano (red). At the same time,
the island has several rare local varieties, the so-called “xenoloes”,
such as Voudomato, Katsano, Gaidouria, Flaskia, Potamisi, Mavrathyro,
Aitonyhi etc. Some wine producers have recently started vinification
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It was founded in 1947 and is the largest wine producer in Santorini with approximately one thousand active members, including all vine-growers of Santorini. It has been built on various levels so that energy is saved by using the law of gravity. It is one of the first modern wineries on the island in terms of design and the largest one in terms of capacity. The grapes lying in the sun on the balconies above the Caldera to yield the Vinsanto in September offer a particularly attractive view, for this is probably the only winery overlooking the Caldera. There is a sales kiosk with a great variety of wines and local products. |
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A winery with great history. Their grandfathers, who came from Sparta, sold oil on the island of Syros. At some time western winds washed them ashore to Santorini, where they
realized that the wine here had great potential. So, they settled here permanently and got intent exclusively on wine. Within 20 years they constructed their own ships and started exporting to Russia, from 1870 to 1917. What makes the winery special is the impressive museum at the undercover canavas, where is presented the whole history of the Santorini wine and Santorini vine-grower from 1660 until today.
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Art Space Winery at Santorini's Exo Gonia continues since 1999 till today its art activities and extends its hospitality to important artwork by Greek and foreign artists.
A unique Art Center within the pumice rock - carved chambers of an old winery.
In this old winery dating back to 1861, representative works of art from the sphere of painting and sculpture are on display, offering visitors the opportunity to come close to contemporary Greek art and the course of artistic expression in Greece.
What is more, Art Space, in its endeavor to continue the winemaking tradition includes in its premises a modern winery offering renowned products of high quality.
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