Perched in a Mount Athos monastery cloister with vineyards that stretch to the sea, this operation has been reviving historically abandoned vines since 1970 and now produces organic wines like "Kormilitsa," the first wine ever named Official Purveyor of the Moscow Kremlin. The isolation means pure, uncompromised organic farming, and they've been at this wine game since 1890.
No — Tsantali (Metoxi Chromitsa Mount Athos) does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Yes, Tsantali (Metoxi Chromitsa Mount Athos) has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Tsantali (Metoxi Chromitsa Mount Athos) is in Moni Konstamonitou, in the Rapsani wine region. Phone: 2377 023228. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Tsantali (Metoxi Chromitsa Mount Athos) was established in 1890, giving the estate 136 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
