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…
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…
