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soMMelier
Sotiris Kandilis

His wine list enhances our dining experience.

—What’s the philosophy behind the impressive Andronis that you can hold the world in your hands. Sometimes I
Exclusive wine lists? Our wine lists should be up to the wonder, is it the wine that makes everything feel special
standards of the leading restaurants in the world. They or is it the setting that elevates the wine?
should also encourage discussion between customers and —Have you visited the famous Santorini vineyards? This
sommelier, which further enhances the dining experience. land is infertile – burnt by the sun and quenched by
—What’s the first Greek wine you’d recommend to a evening moisture. These vines are almost two centuries
customer? Visitors to Santorini want to try local products, old. They only have one chance a year to give us the
taste the culture, get a feel for the place and become one fruit of our efforts. Yes, I’ve visited them, and everyone
with nature. A glass of Assyrtiko is the best way to taste should. It’s the only way to understand that when you
this island’s aura and Greeks’ warmth and hospitality. absentmindedly sip a wine in a restaurant and dismiss
—How does the landscape complement the enjoyment it, you’re also dismissing someone’s meticulous efforts.
of a glass of wine at Andronis Exclusive restaurants? —What’s your favourite spot on Santorini to relax, get
Our hotels are strategically placed, blending into the inspired and recharge? Some of the most beautiful and
Cycladic surroundings and offering panoramic views of quiet spots on the island are Pyrgos’ castle, Vlychada
the Caldera. This setting makes you feel closer to nature Beach, Megalochori’s picturesque alleys and Faros’
– sometimes even improving you, gives you the feeling wild beauty. •

Santorini wine owes its uniqueness to the soil, the subsoil, the climate and the people who are called to harness
these elements to form the character and identity of the wine.

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