a collection of guides highlighting the year-round appeal of Greece’s most popular destinations, courtesy of our favorite local tastemakers. In this edition, we speak to winemaker
For winemaker Michael Kouloglou, the decision to move from the mainland to
,” he says. Since relocating here from the Athenian Riviera town of
, he’s worked with a number of local wineries before launching Orycton, his small-batch Assyrtiko featuring grapes grown on old vines from all over the island. It was a winner at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards.
terroir, however, Kouloglou says he appreciates that the region’s windy conditions allow him to pursue his other passions:
, a quiet seaside village in the east—but has historically lived all over Santorini, which has offered him great insight into the rhythm of the island. “Each
has its own unique character,” he says, “far beyond the image [of Santorini] that most visitors see.”
Here, the longtime Santorini local shares why autumn is his favorite time of year—and all the treasures of the off-season.
In Monolithos, the sky-blue domes of an Orthodox church
Sursă: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/santorini-off-season-greece-winemaker-michael-kouloglou