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 unequivocal star,
capable of making crisp and complex dry white wines.
Santorini Tours organizes private winery tours in Santorini to take guests on a
behind-the-scenes journey of the island’s vineyards and demonstrate the
distinctive kouloura (basket-shaped) pruning method – implemented to protect
grapes from the forceful Aegean winds and sun, offering an insight into how
culture and agriculture are deeply involved in this region.
The Exclusiveness of
Luxury with Your Own Santorini Tours
Opting for a private tour with Santorini Tours makes the
wine tasting experience transcend from being a social gathering to an
individual and specialized master-class. Leave the crowded tasting rooms
behind. With our special connections, you can access the cellars, and
sometimes even the vineyards themselves (often with winemakers or knowledgeable
sommeliers leading your tour).
Choose from a select range of private winery tours in
Santorini, each offering full customization options. Whether you want to drink only
Vinsanto dessert wine or learn about organic production, or watch the sunset
with a delicious wine overlooking the caldera, Santorini Tours caters to your
needs accordingly. You set the pace, providing plenty of time for in-depth
conversation, capturing memories with photos, and sipping each laboriously
handcrafted glass. Riding is half the experience, and our luxury buses make it
easy to travel between estates, in a comfortable, stylish fashion.
Outside the Tasting
Room: Pairing and Culture
Santorini Tours organizes a private winery tour that is much
more than just a summary sip of the local terroir. It’s an exciting trip for
wine lovers. We partner with some wineries that have excellent food pairings -
so you can match the high-acid Assyrtiko with local Cycladic cheese, accompanied
with slow-cooked island delicacies. This local culinary inclusion is all part
of the culture we have on our private
winery tours in Santorini.
You learn about the way that wine has been integral to the
history of the island, and how it remains woven into Santorinian life. From
large manors near the center of the island to smaller, family owned
micro-wineries at their farthest, each stop provides a tale, taste, and view
all its own, ensuring that the entirety of your tour feels as informative and
interesting. Let us arrange the perfect wine day during your visit to this
stunning Greek island and we guarantee a cultured, splendid experience
throughout an island-flavored journey.
