Skafida

It is a tribute to the island’s viticultural history. 100% Assyrtiko. The premium, single-vineyard label “SKAFIDA” reflects all the energy and power of Assyrtiko to create rare wines with extraordinary levels of complexity. With its shape resembling a trough, “Skafida” vineyard seems to almost hover due to its steep incline, at 180 meters altitude in Pyrgos, a village with a rich viticultural history, as evidenced by the vines planted over 150 years ago.

This extreme topographical vineyard is complemented by an unusual mix of soil types, including aspa, rock, basalt, and tzachali — as the local viticulturalists call it — giving the wine an exceptional minerality that reveals its volcanic origin. The extremely low yields provide a limited yet highly concentrated raw material, which is treated with care during winemaking. Cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, native yeasts, and minimal sulfites allow SKAFIDA to encapsulate the island’s viticultural history and terroir in a single bottle.

The Skafida wine from Akra Chryssos Winery is produced with absolute respect for the unique terroir of Santorini. The island’s organic vineyards, volcanic soil, and unparalleled microclimate form the foundation for creating a wine that highlights the authenticity and quality of the grape. The raisins used for the production of this wine come from carefully selected vines, cultivated with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

The production of Skafida follows an exceptionally gentle process, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, ensuring the preservation of the authentic identity of the grapes and the full expression of the terroir. After fermentation is complete, the wine matures for several months on its lees, achieving depth and complexity in its flavor.

The vinification of Skafida is carried out with the utmost respect for the raw material and the natural process. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, ensuring the authenticity of the final product and the full expression of Santorini’s terroir. It is then carefully aged on its lees for 7 months, giving the wine unique characteristics, with a spicy and mineral character, depth, and complexity. This process ensures the wine’s vibrancy and excellent structure, while its high acidity makes it suitable for long-term aging.