VENETSANOS VITICULTURE

Vineyards

Santorini is unique by itself. The soil which is made from the last volcanic eruption has a unique composition of rust, cinders, lava, and pumice stone. Even in soil like this - poor for the majority of the plants - the vine grows normally. The regional Santorini micro-climate gives lower temperatures comparing with the other islands, rare rainfalls during the wintertime, and strong winds all year long, influences the way of development and cultivation of the vine. Despite the dry climate of Santorini, night developing humidity is captured by the soil and absorbed by the plants.

Santorini Vineyard

The vineyard of Santorini is one of the oldest in Greece with a lot of unknown varieties. The vines are not grafted on American rootstock, because phylloxera has never attacked the island.

The Beginning

Venetsanos Winery used to be a vine grower from the beginning. They knew about the local viticulture and realized high-quality wines start their journey from the land. Venetsanos family did an investment started planting new vineyards, stay focused on the unique local cultivation methods such as basket pruning, protect and provide the soil for the vine needs, use sulfur in the dust as a shield to serious grape diseases.

Today

Today Venetsanos Winery manages 15 hectares of vineyards mostly with Assyrtiko variety. Athiri, Aidani, Platani, Mavrotragano, and Mandilaria, complete the puzzle of the other local grape indigenous varieties which are giving the space for research and development.

Venetsanos Winery

A unique winemaking experience

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