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A Greek volcanic disaster creates dry wines

Santo wines
Santo wines

The volcano that blew Santorini into history 3,500 years ago created a soil that produces the driest white wines and the finest dessert wine this chef has ever had moisten his palate.

Santorini TOMATO SAUCE WITH VINSANTO wine: Santo Winery
Santorini TOMATO SAUCE WITH VINSANTO wine: Santo Winery

 

Santo Wines – responsible for 17% of the agricultural land on the island – emphasized that its mission is “to preserve the cultivation of land and overcome the challenge of rapid touristic development that leads to the abandonment of land cultivation.”

 

 

The kouloura is the unique way of pruning the grape vines to keep the round shape of a basket-like circle.
The kouloura is the unique way of pruning the grape vines to keep the round shape of a basket-like circle.

DSC02308The volcanic cliffs maintain an ideal temperature for wine production making air conditioning unnecessary.

 

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Sustaining Greek agriculture: the mission of Santo Wines

 

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