A long-standing family tradition
The Tsantali family is among the oldest wine families in Greece.
This remarkable story of 125-years captures signicant milestones of the Greek history and cherishes the will power of the human spirit. Through an adventurous route starting with the migration from homeland in early 20th century and the relocation in Serres and later on in Thessaloniki, today the Tsantali family carries on the family heritage rendering TSANTALI the major ambassador of Wines and Distillates from Greece around the globe.
The Tsantali family has been once more featured in the prestigious MEININGER Families of Wine 2015-2016 Edition, dedicated to 59 wine families from all over the world.
A vineyard is a field of choices
And that is what it all comes down to. For us in TSANTALI safeguarding our 125-year-old tradition as a family company with worldwide projection remains the core of our philosophy.
Sincerity, responsibility and respect towards our consumers, our industry and our people are the key elements of our everyday conduct. We want to be present, eager to support the local communities, preserve the environment, promote the authenticity of the Greek viticulture and stand out as a pioneer of entrepreneurship.
Roots are one’s compass in life
It was in 1890 in the northeastern of Greece when the Tsantali family first started cultivating vineyards and making wine and traditional Greek distillates (ouzo and tsipouro).
The insight and instinct of Evangelos Tsantalis led to the development of all infrastructures according to an extrovert-oriented strategy of no prior for the time (1940s). Moreover, thanks to his profound passion for the local terroirs, some of the most unique Greek vineyards were revived.
milestones
1938: First winery in Serres, Northeastern Greece
1945: First distillery in Thessaloniki
1948: Start working with Xinomavro variety in Naoussa
1962: First exports
1969: Mount Athos vineyards revival
1971: TSANTALI S.A. foundation
1991: Rapsani winery take over, starting point of Rapsani rejuvenation
1996: Certified organic cultivation is implemented
2007: “Official Purveyor of Kremlin Russia” title – TSANTALI offices in Moscow and Saint Petersburg
2010: TSANTALI Asia foundation
Sun, Sea, Soil, Terroir, Grapes
These are the elements we are challenged to transform into quality wines. Believing in the true essence of the vineyard.Expressing our heritage, know-how and instinct.
Working passionately with the elusive character of each of our vineyards
That is what makes our world go round. Each of our vineyards is a unique micro-world that never ceases to amaze and motivate us.
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