The landscape

Saint Yianni

Location
Vourvoulos, Santorini
Elevation
190 to 200 m
Grape varieties
80% Aidani · 20% Mavrotragano
Area
6 acres
Vine age
20 years

Nestled between a volcanic gorge and olive trees, figs, and cactus, Saint Yianni spans two sloping levels.

The lower level, at 190 metres, is planted with Aidani. Its soil contains large pumice rocks and red and black volcanic stones.

The upper level, at 200 metres, is planted with Mavrotragano. Here, black volcanic ash is mixed with red rocks and pumice pebbles.

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Supported by Greece and the European UnionDevelopment Agency of Cyclades S.A., European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, Hellenic Republic, LEADER, Rural Development Programme 2014 to 2020, and ESPA 2014 to 2020. Co-funded by Greece and the European Union.