Akra Chryssos

Akra Chryssos

GRAPE WRANGLER/S:
Spyros Chrysos
LOCATED IN:
Pyrgos & Megalochori, Santorini, Cyclades
LAND HELD:
200 stremmata
HOW HIGH:
50m - 200m
TERROIR TYPE:
aspa, stone fragments, basalt and gravel
GRAPES GROWN:
assyrtiko
PRACTICE IS:
organic, biodynamic, low-intervention
YEARLY BOTTLES:
2000

Born among the vines, Spyros Chryssos proudly represents the fourth generation of his family’s viticultural heritage, writing his own chapter with the creation of Akra Chryssos. This bold winemaking venture brings to life his vision: to harness the viticultural wealth passed down from his grandfather and father, and to craft wines that fully express the grandeur of Santorini’s terroir. The philosophy of Akra Chryssos is rooted in minimal intervention — both in the vineyard and in the winery. The island’s harsh climatic conditions result in remarkably concentrated grapes with extremely low yields that make each cluster invaluable.

Every task in the vineyard is done exclusively by hand, while the approach in the winery remains equally natural: spontaneous fermentations, indigenous yeasts, and aging for as long as the wine requires. To us, wine is expression — and that expression is only genuine when it stems from respect: for the vine, the landscape, and time itself.

“Our vision is to create wines that tell a story deeply connected to their place of origin,” says Spyros.  “A vision that contributes to shaping the future of Santorini’s rare and globally unique winegrowing landscape.”

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THEIR WINES