Exploring the Aegean: Indulge in Private Winery Tours in Santorini
Santorini, a jewel in the Aegean Sea, is renowned around the world for its spectacular sunsets and white villages perched on cliff-tops. But beneath the caldera’s bombastic exterior exists an ancient volcanic terroir that makes some of the most unique wines on earth. For the traveller who appreciates everything better and luxurious in vineyard culture, there is no better way to experience it than with customizable private winery tours in Santorini. Santorini Tours is committed to creating these customized experiences, making your wine tasting more than just a taste of the fermented grape. The Unique Terroir and Assyrtiko Variety The keystone of Santorini's winemaking is its typical volcanic soil, which is peculiarly resistant to the phylloxera pest that damaged European vineyards. The soil enables the island’s Assyrtiko grapevines to grow on their own roots, giving the wines they produce a mineral character and scorching acidity that is truly unique. Assyrtiko is the unequi...