Manalis Vineyard, Sikinos
Perched 400 meters above sea stage, this small winery thrives on terraced slopes. Giorgos Manalis has spent the final 16 years reviving Sikinos’ wealthy winemaking custom by cultivating dry-farmed Cycladic grape varieties utilizing natural strategies. The vineyard gives 4 totally different labels: white, pink, rosé, and sun-dried. Throughout your go to, you’ll have the chance to style all these wines. After the tour, take pleasure in a meal on the Strofylia restaurant throughout the vineyard, which gives a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea.
2 km from Chora, Sikinos
Tel. (+30) 693.227.2854
Open after 18:00
Moraitis Vineyard, Paros
Moraitis Vineyard, situated in Naoussa, Paros, has been in operation since 1910 and is now run by the fourth era of the Moraitis household. The fantastically renovated stone-built vineyard homes a small assortment of previous winemaking gear and pictures that chronicle the vineyard’s historical past. Your go to will embody a stroll by way of the vineyards, a tour of the cellar, and, after all, a pattern of their scrumptious wines.
Naoussa, Paros
Tel. (+30) 22840.513.50
Mon-Sat 11:00-20:00, reservation really useful
Hatzidakis Vineyard, Santorini
In 1997, the late Haridimos Hatzidakis and Konstantina Chrysou revived an previous household winery within the village of Pyrgos Kallistis, which had been uncultivated since 1956. This was Santorini’s first organically cultivated winery, a observe that has since been adopted for all of the vineyard’s vineyards. The vineyard focuses on Assyrtiko, with “Nykteri,” a 100% Assyrtiko wine, being a selected standout. The tour begins within the underground winemaking space and continues to the cave, the place the wines are aged in barrels.
Pyrgos Kallistis, Santorini
Tel. (+30) 698.110.7180
Open Tue-Sat 10:00-16:00
© Evelyn Foskolou
T-Oinos Vineyard, Tinos
T-Oinos Vineyard focuses on two main Cycladic grape varietals which might be nicely suited to the island’s dry topography and windy microclimate: Assyrtiko, recognized for its drought resistance because of its deep roots, and Mavrotragano, which produces velvety, soft-textured pink wines. Throughout your go to, you’ll be able to pattern these distinctive wines on the vineyard close to the village of Falatados.
Agios Dimitrios, Falatados, Tinos, Tel. (+30) 22830.411.20
Open day by day 08:00-20:00 by appointment.
© Alexandros Petrakis
Hatzakis Syros Vineyard, Syros
In 2011, oenologist Nikos Hatzakis revived Syros’ lengthy winemaking custom in Apano Meria, on the island’s northern aspect. This area has a wealthy historical past of viticulture, with locals traditionally planting vineyards on terraces to supply home made wines. The vineyard produces an impressive Assyrtiko named “San ta Maratha,” impressed by the wild fennel that grows abundantly on the island.
Ai Michalis, Syros
Tel. (+30) 694.630.2920, visits by appointment solely.
© Angelos Giotopoulos
Sigalas Property, Santorini
Sigalas Property has received quite a few awards for its wines, which have been produced since 1991. The property’s major grape selection is Assyrtiko, but it surely additionally grows Mavrotragano, Aidani, Athiri, and Mandilaria. Throughout your go to, you’ll be able to have a wine tasting accompanied with scrumptious dishes cooked by the vineyard’s chef.
Baxes, Oia, Santorini
Tel. (+30) 22860.716.44, is open day by day from 11:00-21:00, and reservations are required.
Chrysoloras Vineyard, Serifos
Christos Chrysoloras cultivates his natural vineyards on the rugged terrain of Serifos’ northern aspect. The vineyards are dry-farmed and terraced, producing grapes with minimal intervention. The steep slopes make it unimaginable to make use of equipment, so all work is completed by hand. Primarily Cycladic grape varieties are grown right here, together with the native Serifiotiko. These grapes are sun-dried for 18 days, producing a richly flavored wine that pairs completely with desserts. This native selection additionally produces orange wine, whereas different labels embody rosé and white blends. Throughout your go to, you’ll tour the winemaking amenities and pattern the vineyard’s choices.
Prophet Elias, Serifos
Tel. (+30) 697.923.9597, open day by day 18:00-21:30, cellphone reservation really useful
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