Anhydrous Winery
Greece
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Anhydrous Winery
Welcome to Anhydrous Winery, a place whose very name encapsulates the fundamental struggle and triumph of viticulture on the island of Santorini. 'Anhydrous' translates from the Greek as 'without water,' a literal description of…
Listen in the app2The Philosophy of Waterless Viticulture
The name 'Anhydrous' is more than just a brand; it is a recognition of the island's hydrological reality. Santorini receives very little rainfall throughout the year, and there are no natural springs or rivers of significance. …
Listen in the app3The Urban Cellar and Industrial Design
Anhydrous Winery is an excellent example of an 'urban winery,' a concept that brings the production process into the heart of the community. The architecture utilizes industrial materials like steel, glass, and polished concrete,…
Listen in the app4Assyrtiko and the Mastery of Minerality
The core of the Anhydrous portfolio is, naturally, the Assyrtiko grape. Here, the variety is explored with a focus on its structural and mineral nuances. …
Listen in the app5The Red Varieties: Mandilaria and Mavrotragano
While white wines dominate the Santorini landscape, Anhydrous Winery is also dedicated to the red heritage of the island. Mandilaria and Mavrotragano are the two primary red varieties you will encounter here. …
Listen in the app6Innovative Fermentation: The 'Orange' Experiment
In recent years, Anhydrous Winery has become a pioneer in the exploration of 'orange' or skin-contact white wines on Santorini. This style involves fermenting white grapes, typically Assyrtiko or Aidani, with their skins for an…
Listen in the app7The Sensory Tasting Experience
Our visit culminates in the tasting area, where the technical knowledge we've gained is put to the sensory test. The tasting experience at Anhydrous is designed to be structured and educational. …
Listen in the app8Anhydrous Winery
As we conclude our time at Anhydrous Winery, we are left with a new perspective on the word 'waterless.' What initially seems like a hardship is revealed to be the very source of Santorini's viticultural strength. We have seen…
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What is Anhydrous Winery?
Anhydrous Winery is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.4221, 25.4366 |
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