What Makes Santorini a Global Brand of Wine Excellence?

The fantastic Greek island of Santorini has gone from being a hidden gem to one of the world’s most sought-after wine destinations. Let’s see below how that came to be and how your travelers can experience its wine history to the max.

As a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) wine region, many of the wines produced in Santorini are made with indigenous grape varieties and harvested through “dry farming” techniques. With such high-quality production standards, it is no wonder why people from all over the world visit the island to try these delicious wines.

One unique thing about winemaking in Santorini is its traditional viticulture practices.?You see, instead of growing vines in rows like most vineyards around the world, here, the grapevines are weaved as baskets that lay on the ground. This allows for them to be enriched by the ground’s volcanic properties resulting in a richer, more distinctive flavor in the grapes that makes for some truly divine wines.

Furthermore, there are ancient vineyards in Santorini, some up to 250 years old, which have been lovingly tended to over time to create highly delicate wines that challenge other regions around the globe. The most widely grown grape variety is Assyrtiko, which produces bright white wines with intense minerality – perfect for pairing with seafood dishes you can find in Santorini and all across the Greek islands.

In conclusion, there is no doubt that Santorini has bloomed as a global wine brand of excellence. And if you believe your travelers would appreciate getting to know it, Santorini Experts’ Food and Wine Tours will definitely do the trick, and then some!

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