SANTO WINES - ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES OF THERAIC PRODUCTS, SANTORINI (Greece)

SantoWines, The power of team work

Collectiveness, Quality, Authenticity, Sustainability

The Union of Santorini Cooperatives, SantoWines was founded in 1947. Today, it consists of the largest organization of the island representing all the cultivators and counting 1.200 active members. SantoWines is committed to safeguarding the local traditional cultivations, producing highest quality Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini wines and products as well as promoting sustainable agriculture development.

Fair Trade: The Union of Santorini Cooperatives products was founded with the main purpose to protect the interests of the island's farmers. This aim remains until today. All its business activity is based on transparency and respect, contributes in many ways to the economic development of local community and ensures sustainable agricultural development in Santorini, offering better conditions of trade and safeguarding the rights of producers and workers.

SantoWines’ R&D invests in the ongoing development of cultivation and vinification techniques, while it aims at the preservation of the biodiversity through the operation of a nursery of autochthonous varieties, a solid base for study and trial cultivation of local grapes.

The traditional cultivations of the farmers-members of our cooperative, guarantee the authenticity and the premium quality of our products.

The promotion of all Santorini products is the most important mission of the Cooperative. PDO Santorini wines, PDO Santorini Tomato, PDO Santorini Fava, capers, caper leaves, as well as local sweet preserves, like tomato or Koufeto belong to the wide range of the Santo products of pure Santorini taste that is available for everyone to enjoy!

OUR FACILITIES

The facilities of Santo, include SANTOWINES WINERY, which is one of the most modern winery not only in Santorini but throughout Greece, the one and only in Santorini, TOMATO PROCESS FACTORY «SANTO», and SANTOWINES WINE TOURISM CENTER, the special division of the winery which with its stunning views of the Caldera and great hosting infrastructure has been established among the most important wine tourism destinations in the country with 400,000 visitors annually.