 Santorini has two appellations: one for dry whites and one for sweet whites. The appellation for dry wines calls for Asyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani Aspro. The sweet appellation requires Asyrtiko and Aidani only. Although the island is neither known for its red wine nor possesses an appellation for them, the red cultivations Mandilaria (20% of vineyard area) and Mavrotragano are playing an increasingly important role in premium wine production. Santorini is home to several original wine genres. Certain of these have proved particularly solid foundations for the development of successful modern wine making.
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 What makes the island of Santorini so unique is the special ecosystem, created by the continuous explosions of the local volcano and the lava that burned the rocks and made the land absorbing, porous and rich in porcelain. The land of Santorini is anhydrous, since it rains rarely. The 3,500 year tradition in vine cultivation and the art of wine making is maintained nowadays by many local wine makers.
Cliff vineyards in Santorini are spreading out on different ground levels
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