It all started in the early 2000s when winemaker Apostolos Mountrichas of Avantis Estate Winery in Evia fell in love with Santorini and the strong personality of Assyrtiko. In 2012, he returned to vinify this top indigenous variety in Santorini's incomparable volcanic terroir.
His philosophy is based on wines with purity, primary varietal characteristics, and balance. Wines that reflect the connection with Santorini's arid land, the grandeur of the earth, the volcano, the sun, the sea breeze, the Cycladic air – the intense personality of this unique PDO land.
High-quality wines sealed with the raw beauty of Santorini. As of April 2021, Avantis Santorini Winery is changing its name and appearance, evolving into Anhydrous Winery. The design of the new logo is a symbolic representation of the vineyard and the unpredictable changing weather conditions prevailing on the island.
The elements of nature alternate, contributing to the quality and complexity of the wines. Light - Water - Earth - Sun - Air - Fire - Sea are presented in a whole image, with a design referring to an old engraving, thus bridging the past with the future.
