Wine Tasting Tour in Santorini

Santorini island is one of the oldest winemaking places in the world and is known for ancient vines cultivated using a local method called “kouloura, which protects the grapes from strong winds. Santorini wines include four iconic varieties, Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani and Mandilaria. You can take a wine tasting tour in Santorini to learn about wine production and try the local flavors that the region is famous for.

As part of this wine tasting tour in Santorini, you will have the opportunity to visit three iconic wineries. One of these is the unique Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, which is housed inside a cave labyrinth, eight meters below ground and 300 meters in length. The Koutsogiannopoulos winery has been producing Volcan Wines as a family business since 1880. Here you can learn all about the wine production in Santorini in addition to some enjoying a wine tasting experience.

After your Santorini wine museum tour, you will carry on to Canava Roussos, a traditional winery which us the oldest in Santorini, founded in 1836. Try more wines in the outdoor garden-like area tasting area, accompanied by meat and cheese platters. Finally, you will visit the sprawling 15-acre Argyros Estate founded in 1903, run by the fourth generation of family winemakers. Sample some more legendary wines using traditional techniques before heading back to your hotel.