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Where is Santorini wine from?
Santorini is a white wine from Pyrgos, in Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece. It is a PDO wine made mainly from Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani.
Santorini at a glance
| Classification | PDO |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Santorini |
| Style | White wine |
| Grapes | Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani |
| Village or town | Pyrgos |
| Subregion | Cyclades |
| Region | Aegean Islands |
| Country | Greece |
| Coordinates | 36.3831, 25.4494 |
Santorini
Pyrgos, Aegean Islands, Greece
PDO
Assyrtiko grown on volcanic soil
- Appellation
- Santorini
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani
Santorini is what remains of a volcano that erupted around 1600 BC, and its vines grow in ash and pumice. Its wine became famous in the Middle Ages under Venetian influence, which also gave the island's sun-dried sweet wine its name, Vinsanto. Today it is best known for dry, mineral Assyrtiko.
Producers to know
- Sigalas
- Gaia
- Hatzidakis
- Estate Argyros
Santorini: questions and answers
Where is Santorini wine from?
Santorini is a white wine from Pyrgos, in Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece. It is a PDO wine made mainly from Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani.
Which country is Santorini from?
Santorini is from Greece, in the Aegean Islands wine region.
What grape is Santorini made from?
Santorini is made mainly from Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani.
Is Santorini a red or a white wine?
Santorini is a white wine.
Who are the best producers of Santorini?
Producers to know include Sigalas, Gaia, Hatzidakis and Estate Argyros.
More wines from Aegean Islands
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.