Description

The Venetsanos winery is situated in a prime location above Athinios, offering panoramic views of the entire Santorini caldera. Built in 1947 by the Venetsanos family, it became the first industrial winery on the island. It was constructed with an innovative design so it could function from the top down in order to utilize gravity as the driving force, without needing another source of energy (such as electricity). The winery is open to visitors, who have the opportunity to walk around, explore, and discover the history and tradition of the island, as well as learning about new winemaking techniques and trying some of its fine wines. The coffee shop is available for events such as wedding receptions, making the best possible use of its magnificent position above the caldera.