Our story

Kalliston Winery was born from the union of two families who have called Santorini home for generations. In 1922, Eleftherios Mendrinos first transformed the island’s volcanic soil into wine, beginning a legacy that has now spanned four generations. The Kafouros family brought their own traditions in viticulture, passing down knowledge with the same care and devotion as the vines themselves.

Our canava, a traditional cave winery carved into volcanic stone, holds both history and craft. Here, the old techniques of winemaking are preserved and refined through careful modern practices, creating a place where past and present meet.

Production remains intentionally small, between two thousand and ten thousand bottles each year, ensuring that every bottle of Kalliston Winery reflects the unique character of Santorini and the devotion of families who see winemaking as both heritage and way of life.