Sampling the specialties of Santorini

SANTORINI, Greece－On the southern and eastern slopes of the Santorini volcano in the south Aegean Sea, away from the swarms of tourists who huddle for a view of the caldera, low vineyards stretch out to the waves, painting the rough landscape with vivid splashes of green.

Santorini's ancient wine industry is world-famous, since the island produces a range of wines from dozens of Greek grape varieties, principally Assyrtiko.

"Santorini has a small production but gives very special crops," Stavros Pelekanos says during a break from tending his vines.