THE TEAM
It was the people`s determination and persistence that made the dream come true and brought to light the hidden secrets of Tinos` waterless soil.
Stéphane Derenoncourt
MASTER VIGNERONA skilled winegrower-consultant whose advisory services are based on an all- encompassing strategy used at more than 140 wine estates, in Bordeaux and all over the world. Convinced of the fact that a purely scientific, oenological approach presents a risk of standardizing the taste of wine, Stéphane Derenoncourt strives primarily to express the character and identity of vines, as a living substance, as well as the soil in which they grow, the climate they are immersed in and the work of men and women who cultivate them.
Gerard Margeon
Gerard Margeon, executive head sommelier for Alain Ducasse restaurants worldwide, discovered at Tinos, along with his friend Alexandros Avatangelos, 20 years ago, a unique, granitic terroir, full of minerality giving him the confidence it will create wines like “liquid pebbles”! It was just what he was looking for!
Michalis Tzanoulinos
VINEYARD MANAGERFrom day one at the vineyard, this is his great love and passion. Ηis commitment and hard work guarantee high quality grapes; the key to producing an exceptional wine. His other passion is gliding flight.
Thanos Georgilas
WINEMAKERFollowing his studies in Montpellier, France, his participation at the viticulture and oenology research team at Opus One in California and the production and viticulture team at Chateau Latour, Pauillac in Bordeaux, Thanos is currently the oenologist and winery head at T-OINOS.
Eleni Valiantza
OENOLOGISTWith a Chemical Engineering degree by NTUA, and a master’s degree in Oenology and Viticulture by the AUA, she arrived in Santorini and fell in love with Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano. She embarked on an amazing journey of knowledge at T-OINOS through its unique vineyards, to be today a PhD candidate in the Department of Agricultural Engineering of the AUA. Throughout this creative journey she has always by her side her beloved dog, Markos.
Panagiota Kalogeropoulou
OENOTOURISM SERVICES COORDINATORHer passion for wine, her experience and her enthusiastic personality offer, generously, a unique journey of flavors and aromas in every visit to the vineyard and winery of T-OINOS.
Kostas Nazos
VINE GROWERTeam`s biker who swaps his motorcycle for a tractor whenever circumstances demand him to.
Luan Pepa
CELLARMAN, VINE GROWERApart from his vine duties, he is a skillful handyman and an avid fisherman.
Giorgos Desipris
VITICULTURISTHis great loves are animals, nature, gardening and his dream, apart from long walks with friends, is to continue gaining knowledge in the field of viticulture.
Antonis Desipris
VITICULTURISTHe loves to cultivate, to work in nature and to travel, getting to know new countries and cultures through gastronomy and his passion, the wine.
Giorgos Santamouris
VITICULTURISTHe loves hunting with his dogs and never misses a chance to get on his bike and wander on the wild island when he is not in the vineyard.
Olga Vasileiou
HEAD of ADMINISTRATIONHer degree in French literature, consistency, organization and attention to detail led her to the difficult side of the magical world of wine as she manages the overall operation of T-OINOS.
Vasilis Fines
SALES REPRESENTATIVEWith a great love for gastronomy and quality food, he loves the healthy way of living. When not sharing his passion for wine, he relaxes by practicing his favorite sports.
Eleni Blouchou
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTWine lover, wine communicator, enthusiastic traveler always in seek of new marketing adventures.
Markos
GENERAL SUPERVISORAn innate talent for hunting rabbits and ravens inside and outside the property. In his spare time he occasionally frightens the winery`s cats so as to devour their food.
