The Athonite Wine
All the monasteries of Mount Athos, depending on their potential, produce small or large quantities of wine. 
A part of this wine covers the needs of the monasteries, while the rest is used to host visitors or is available for sale. It is worth noting that wine has always been closely linked to the christian monastic tradition. In Mount Athos it is used both during the Divine Liturgy and in certain meals.
The biggest buyers of Athonite wine are Russia, Germany, America and Canada. The first attempt to export wine from Mount Athos was made in Germany. There, the athonite product became very famous because of its ecological origin and its excellent taste characteristics.
The Cell of Mylopotamos, which was created by Saint Athanasios the Athonite, founder of the Holy Monastery of Great Lavra, is dedicated to the production of wine and olive oil for internal consumption. 
This fact proves that the Athos peninsula was considered to be an ideal location for the development of winemaking. Today, the monks of Mylopotamos apply the most modern technological methods, while they are not forgetting the centuries-old viticultural traditions inherited from their predecessors.
One of the most popular wines on the international market is undoubtedly the wine called Cormilica. It is produced in the metochion of the Holy Monastery of Saint Panteleimon of Mount Athos.
How to Obtain Wine from Mount Athos?
Athonite wine can be found in all the monasteries of Mount Athos. Traditional winemaking techniques vary depending on the monastery or the skete one wishes to visit. The monks have their own traditions and wine-making secrets.
If you do not have the opportunity to visit Athos, you can buy athonite wine, as well as other products made by the monks, from our online shop.
