History of the Wines of Santorini
In its early geological history, Santorini was the core of an ancient volcano that erupted in about 1640–1620 BC. A large part of the island became submerged, creating the modern day archipelago. Wine was made on the island in Greek and Roman times, but the…
Are you drinking your wine correctly?
Wine tasting is complicated universe and even the experts make some mistakes here and there. The big mistake is to believe that for apreciate wine you need to have technical knowledge about this beverage. Some extra informations could obviously help you but they will not…
White wine: Is it ancient?
White wine is a wine that is fermented without skin contact. The colour can be straw-yellow, yellow-green, or yellow-gold. It is produced by the alcoholic fermentation of the non-coloured pulp of grapes, which may have a skin of any colour. White wine has existed for…
2020 Traveler’s Choice Award
We are so happy and proud that for again, another year we were selected as Travelers Choice for 2020! Being in the best 10% worldwide and part of the 1% businesses on TripAdvisor that exemplify great service is an honour and result of our passion…
Greek Gastronomy: origins & secrets
One of the most authentic cultural elements of a place is gastronomy. The unique tastes of a destination’s cuisine are linked to the qualities and characteristics of its society and reveal an important piece of information regarding its cultural and economic history. At the same…
Vedema, a wine fiesta
A 3.500 years winemaking tradition for people in Greece, a celebration for the senses and a unique product. Vedema is an Italian word, mostly used in Santorini, referring to the local vine harvest, which takes place during August and the first days of September. Harvest…
Red Wine 101
With hundreds of varieties of red wine grapes, there is as much red wine information to learn about as there are red grapes planted in all corners of the globe. That being said, you’ll likely encounter only a handful of these grapes most often. Here,…
“Natural” Wines
In recent years, more and more people have been talking about “natural wines”, and Greece is getting swept up in this trend. Natural wines are an alternative solution to mass wine production which uses invasive approaches to viticulture. On the contrary, in natural wine production,…
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…
