
WINE TOURS IN DODECANESE
The Greek wine industry has shown a significant growth during the last 30 years with colossal investments in wine making technology. What makes Greek wine so special, is the more than 400 indigenous grape varieties grown in many islands of Greece, like Dodecanese islands in south-eastern Aegean. Discover the Vineyards throughout Dodecanese and indulge your palate!
Rhodes
In Rhodes, wine-related activities are pretty common and you will have the chance to sample exceptional local wines and visit breathtaking villages and wine estates. A tour to Rhodes Wineries is addressed mostly to the selective wine tasters!
More specifically, Embonas, a picturesque mountain village, is also known as the wine capital of the island, where some of the most famous wineries such as Cair and The Emery are located! Athiri, the vibrant and fruity white wine grape variety, Mandilaria the red wine grape variety, which is also known as Amoriagiano, and Xinomavro, Cabernet, Grenache, and Syrah are some of the wine varieties you should definitely taste!
Kos
Kos’s wine-making heritage is dated well before 500 BC, as its soil is ideal for growing vineyards. Many local wines (like Resin and Messariano wine) have won international awards.
Visit the Triantafyllopoulos Vineyards and wine factory for a memorable wine tasting experience! Hatziemmanouil and Volcania Wineries are also worth visiting and will definitely surprise even the most demanding visitor!
Patmos
The vineyards of Patmos will surely get you excited as they offer unique local varieties of wine. In Patmos, there are vineyards which produce the white wine “Moschato” of Alexandria and “Fokiano”, a red wine of a slightly sweet variety. Don’t miss the chance to visit Patoinos – Domaine de l’Apocalypse winery for an unforgettable wine journey.