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         Nea Kameni (“Old Burnt Island” and “New Burnt Island”) – that
         complete the fascinating archipelago. Today, the aftereffects
         of these dramatic geological events represent the island’s two
         main sources of wealth, namely tourism and agriculture, with
         the latter owing its success to the island’s unique and very
         fertile volcanic soil and perfect climate allowing it to give birth
         to excellent produce such as its fava beans, cherry tomatoes,
         capers and famous goat’s milk cheese known as chloro. What
         Santorini is best known for, however, is its wine production.
         Whilst wine was made on the island in Greek and Roman
         times, the region became particularly noteworthy in the Middle
         Ages when Crusaders captured control of the island from the
         Byzantine Empire after Constantinople was sacked in 1203.
         Today, its production includes indigenous white grape varieties
         such as Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani, other wines produced
         using international varieties as well as its unique reds made
         from its indigenous red grapes known as Mandalieria and
         Mavrotragano. With approximately 1,200 hectares of vines
         scattered around Santorini, the wines are stored in traditional
         kanaves (cellars), the most well known being at Megalochori,
         Mesa Gonia, Messaria, Pyrgos and Oia.
           Naturally, any mention of Santorini has to include its magical
         sunsets. As one of the best places to view majestic, awe inspiring ‣


            T H E V I L L A G E O F E M P O R E I O I S F I L L E D W I T H S TA I R WAY S ,
                                                                                                                                    SKALA
                                 A R C H E S , G AT E S A N D S E C R E T S .






                                                                                    ANDREAS MAKARIS
                                                                                    An amazing pottery artist and
                                                                                    Santorini original, award-
                                                                                    winning, fifth generation Andreas
                                                                                    Makaris continues to work in his
                                                                                    workshop and studio “Chroma
                                                                                    kai Nero (Earth and Water) Art
                                                                                    Pottery Studio” in Megalohori.
                                                                                    Inspired by Santorini’s famous
                                                                                    light and mythical beauty, he
                                                                                    is a natural teacher who was
                                                                                    clearly destined to pass on
                                                                                    his knowledge to the next
                                                                                    generation. Pottery for him is a
                                                                                    job that requires strong hands,                                                                            Savor every summer
                                                                                    the mind to work well and the
                                                                                    eyes to work well, too. Born in                                                                            moment with fantastic
                                                                                    Athens in 1951, Andreas’ first
                                                                                    pottery lessons began at the                                                                               selections of fi sh from
                                                                                    pottery wheel of his grandfather
                                                                                    Christos. Later graduating                                                                                 the Aegean Sea, original
                                                                                    from the School of Ceramics in
                                                                                    Athens where he also taught for                                                                            Greek appetizers and
                                                                                    the next 6 years, Makaris’ talent
                                                                                    garnered him 5 awards at the                                                                               an exceptional wine list
                                                                                                                  TRIGAS PHOTOGRAPHY                                                           of aromas and fl avors.
                                                                                    annual Greek National Pottery
                                                                                    Exhibition.                                                                                                for an authentic journey




                                                                                                                                                Oia, Santorini • Tel: +30 22860 71362 • E-mail: 1skalarestaurant@gmail.com
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