Wine and Beauty
Red wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks around. Humans have been consuming the ruby red vino since time immemorial. The drink, which has been an instrument of leisure and relaxation for wine lovers, also comes with a number of health benefits. Some…
Oxidized Wine/ Why my wine tastes different?
Oxidization is the process happening when wines are exposed to air. That causes a brownish tint and a distinctive oxidized odor which masks the wine’s aromas. Not only the wines lose their brightness, but also the damage is recognizable in flavor. You can realize the…
Akrotiri of Thera
The Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri was one of the most important Minoan urban centres and ports in the Aegean Sea when it was covered by volcanic ash in the 17th century BC. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini (Thíra) is…
Wine Storage/ How do you store your favourite wine?
If your bottles are stoppered with natural cork then you should store them sideways.If they are closed with screwcaps or synthetic ‘corks’ instead, they can be stored either on their side or upright. Champagne bottles though should be stored upright. Store for an appropriate amount…
Wine Serving Temperatures
Remember to serve your wines at the right temperature before you experience one, as the temperature can impact its taste. Too cold and their aromas and flavors will be muted whereas too warm they lose their structure, the alcohol is emphasized and they become flat….
Wine tastes & aromas
You may meet blueberry, vanilla, anise and many more flavors in your wine, that can make you wonder what winemakers blend in their wines! You can also taste something bitter, sweet or sour. Well flavors in wine is when aroma and taste converge. They come…
Greek dessert wines – Vinsanto
With their premium quality, distinct character, and unadulterated sense of terroir, the wines of Greece win over even the most demanding wine lover. Their attributes are further fortified in the case of the Greek dessert wines which have found in the sun a willing conspirator…
Cooking Class & Tasting Experience
Santorini Cooking Class & Wine Tasting is a culinary experience to always remember! Explore the Santorini gastronomy at a fun, hands-on cooking class and be initiated to local food & recipes with roots back in time. Embark on a fun culinary & socializing journey, crowned…
Wine as a part of a healthy & responsible lifestyle
Last 24 January, the Royal Association of Dutch Wine Traders (KVNW) organised a symposium to discuss the latest scientific research around wine, alcohol and health. Experts from different horizons joined to share their knowledge on current research on healthy eating and drinking, the changing attitude…
Discover the Lost Atlantis
Live like an ancient Santorinian or a lost-Atlantis citizen! Feel, smell, touch and experience the daily routine of the mythical and most advanced ancient civilization of the word. Famous stories and tales told through centuries will be materialized in front of you. Live one of…
