Cooking Class at Pontiglio Winery

Nestled in the charming southern region of Corfu, in Lefkimmi, our winery carries the spirit of resilience and tradition. The name Pontiglio, an old Corfiot word of Venetian origin meaning stubborn determination, perfectly embodies our journey. Since the 1980s, when Corfu’s vineyards faced the threat of extinction, our unwavering passion has driven us to preserve and celebrate the island’s winemaking heritage.

Corfu’s unique terroir is home to rare indigenous grape varieties, cultivated here for centuries. Remarkably, thanks to the island’s protection from phylloxera, our vines are ungrafted, ancient treasures that produce truly distinctive wines. We specialize in the white varieties Kakotrygis and Petrokoritho, and the elegant red Skopelitiko—all deeply rooted in the island’s history and character.

Although the winery officially opened in 2014, our vineyards have been in the family for generations. As far back as the 1960s, our ancestors lovingly crafted wine and sold it in Corfu Town. Today, we honour their legacy by producing around 20,000 bottles annually using time-honoured methods. Eschewing modern machinery, we press our grapes in the traditional strofilia, ensuring each bottle carries the authentic taste of Corfu.

Corfiot Cooking Class

• Corfiot Cooking Class: Learn to prepare authentic Corfiot recipes in the Pontiglio Winery kitchen — dishes shaped by Venetian, French, and British influences alongside the island’s own rich food traditions
• Southern Corfu Ingredients: Cook with seasonal ingredients from the Lefkimmi region and learn how Corfu’s extraordinary agricultural diversity produces ingredients of exceptional quality
• Wine-Paired Meal: Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared paired with Pontiglio wines in the atmospheric setting of this beautifully traditional south Corfu estate

Visit us and experience wines that embody the soul of Corfu—crafted with passion, tradition, and a touch of stubborn determination. Explore more Ionian Islands experiences through Gastronomy Tours.