Volcanic soil. Ancient vines. Distinctive wine.

Santorini Wine & Vineyards

Santorini's Assyrtiko grape grows in mineral-rich volcanic soil, its vines coiled into low basket shapes called kouloura to endure the island's fierce Aegean winds. The result is a wine that tastes unmistakably of this place: saline, dry, and precise. Our concierge arranges visits to the wineries that do it best.

Santorini wine is shaped by the island's volcanic ground, coastal wind, and long habit of adapting to difficult conditions. That is why an Assyrtiko tasting here feels so tied to place: the mineral edge, the dryness, and the brightness are not generic tasting notes but part of the island itself. Around Akrotiri, guests can move from a calm base at The Noverian Bios Caldera Sunset Suites to some of Santorini's best-known wineries and terraces, where views stretch over the caldera and the evening light changes the whole experience. The low basket-trained kouloura vines are not just picturesque; they are a practical response to the climate and a reminder that local wine culture grew from necessity as much as style. For travelers who want a refined but unhurried Santorini experience, wine tasting is an easy addition to the day. It pairs naturally with sunset, seafood, and a return to our hotel, a stunning base in Akrotiri. Whether you are planning one visit or several, the wine route is a clear way to understand the island's character from the inside out.

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• Santo Wines: terrace tastings with uninterrupted caldera panoramas
• Venetsanos Winery: a storied estate carved into the volcanic hillside
• Kouloura vine-training method, unique to Santorini and centuries old
• Local wines enjoyed on your private terrace, bottle to take home