Assyrtiko is Santorini’s flagship white wine, a crisp, mineral, saline dry white grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic soil, and one of the most age-worthy whites in the world. This guide covers what Assyrtiko is, the taste, the unique vines and terroir, the food pairings and where to try it. Assyrtiko is the signature … Read more
Vinsanto is Santorini’s prized amber dessert wine, made from sun-dried, mainly Assyrtiko grapes and matured in oak casks for years, one of the oldest wines in the Mediterranean. This guide covers what Vinsanto is, its history, how it is made, the taste and where to try it on the island. Vinsanto is the sweet treasure … Read more
The best Santorini wineries, from clifftop Santo Wines and Venetsanos to family estates inland, pour the island’s crisp, mineral Assyrtiko and sweet Vinsanto amid volcanic vineyards and caldera views. This guide covers the top wineries, the wines, the tours, the cost and tips for visiting. Wine tasting is a signature experience of the wider Santorini … Read more
Santorini wine is among the most distinctive in the world, grown in volcanic ash on ancient basket-trained vines and led by the crisp, mineral white Assyrtiko and the sweet, sun-dried Vinsanto. This guide covers what makes the wine special, the grapes, the best wineries and how to do a Santorini wine tour. The island’s wine … Read more