Twenty years ago, the Papageorgiou family discovered — and fell in love with — the land of Tinos. In a place graced with centuries-old olive trees and fragrant orange groves, nestled near the historic Ursuline School, they founded Messarea Winery: a contemporary, bioclimatic winery designed to blend seamlessly into the island’s natural landscape.
With deep respect for the environment and local tradition, the family planted new vineyards on the island’s signature xerolithia (dry-stone terraces), cultivating native grape varieties such as Potamisi, Rozaki, Assyrtiko, Mavrotragano, and Koumaryano — each expressing the authentic terroir of Tinos.
The winery’s emblem, depicting Philyra and Chiron, symbolizes wisdom, harmony, and a profound connection with nature.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting on Tinos Island
- Tinos Winery Tour: Visit Messarea Winery on Tinos Island, Aegean Islands, and hear the beautiful story of how the Papageorgiou family fell in love with Tinos two decades ago and built a winery that honours the island’s extraordinary beauty
- Tinos Terroir: Discover the distinctive character of Tinos wine — shaped by granite soils, strong winds, and a unique mountain microclimate that creates wines of remarkable freshness and minerality
- Wine Tasting: Taste Messarea’s Tinos wines and experience the pure, vibrant character of a winery driven by genuine love for the island that inspired it
At Messarea Winery, winemaking tradition meets modern craftsmanship. Each bottle captures the soul of Tinos — pure, elegant, and true to its origin.
The estate’s 5-acre organic vineyard was planted in 2021 on sandy, schistose soils — the same land where the Papageorgiou family first discovered their passion for Tinos viticulture. Explore more Aegean Islands experiences through Gastronomy Tours.
