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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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