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Gavalas Winery
Megalochori

Gavalas Winery

About Gavalas Winery

Family-run winery offering wine tours & tastings in a centuries-old stone complex with a courtyard.

Tasting Experiences

Introduction to Santorini

A mini tour through the most important white and red indigenous grapes, showcasing the basic characteristics of Santorini's extreme volcanic character. 4 wines, 60 minutes, 40 ml tasting portions.

White Expressions of Santorini

An exploration of four distinctive white grape varieties, experience the art of blending, and delve into the unique quality of single-varietal Assyrtiko wine. 4 wines, 60 minutes, 40 ml tasting portions.

Explore Santorini

A detailed road map of the most important, ancient white and red indigenous grapes of Santorini with in-depth characteristics of this unique terroir. 5 wines, 75 minutes, 40 ml tasting portions with bite pairings.

Premium and Rare

Explore some of the rarest, under-extinction varieties of the island, vinified into premium and limited wine labels. 6 wines, 75 minutes, 40 ml tasting portions with bite pairings.

Varietals

AssyrtikoAidaniMandilariaMavrotraganoKatsanoVoudomato

When to visit Gavalas Winery

Monday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know about Gavalas Winery

Can you visit Gavalas Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Gavalas Winery has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation.

What is Gavalas Winery known for?

Gavalas Winery is known for great architecture, tours available, family-run and old-world charm.

What wines does Gavalas Winery specialize in?

Gavalas Winery focuses on Assyrtiko, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano and Katsano, and more. Signature bottles include Santorini, Santorini Natural Ferment, Nykteri, Enalia, Aidani, Katsano, Posta, Xenoloo, Mavrotragano, Vinsanto, Voudomato.

Do you need a reservation to visit Gavalas Winery?

Yes, Gavalas Winery requires a reservation for tastings. Book through the winery's reservation link on this page.

Does Gavalas Winery serve food?

Yes, Gavalas Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Does Gavalas Winery offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Gavalas Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include Introduction to Santorini, White Expressions of Santorini, Explore Santorini and Premium and Rare.

Where is Gavalas Winery located?

Gavalas Winery is in Megalochori, in the Santorini wine region. Phone: +30 2286 082552.

Who makes the wine at Gavalas Winery?

The winemaking at Gavalas Winery is led by George Gavalas, Vagelis Gavalas.

What are Gavalas Winery's tasting hours?

Gavalas Winery is open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed Sunday.

Does Gavalas Winery have outdoor seating?

Yes, Gavalas Winery has outdoor seating.

Where to find Gavalas Winery

Gavalas Winery is in Megalochori, Greece, in the Santorini wine region.

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