Through time,  the experience, patience and dexterity of the Theraean viticulturist had to be enlisted to create the two unique pruning systems the “turned” or “crowned” and the “cup-shaped with coils” (kouloura system) that have been preserved unchanged up to nowadays , passing from generation to generation . The E.U. understanding the importance of these pruning supports them financially as important environmental practices.

The continuity of the historic vineyard of Santorini was not disturbed even when the terrible insect of the vine phylloxera destroyed the vineyards of the whole world, and it was necessary to graft the American vine rootstock with the European varieties in order to perpetuate the species. In Santorini, the inhospitable volcanic soil of the island prevent the phylloxera  to survive. The Santorini vineyard preserves a large number of ancient indigenous varieties of the Cyclades with  great oenological and scientific interest. Among these varieties, the dominant variety is Assyrtiko, which is ranked among the finest white varieties of the world vineyard. In the harsh soil and climate conditions of Santorini, Assyrtiko developed excellent adaptation and a special chemical composition capable of producing very high-quality wines of different types (fresh dry, aged high grade, sweet, semi-sweet and sparkling wines).