BOUTARIS FOUNDATION

Creation of an Interactive Online Book titled “The santorini of Santorini”

The project “The santorini of Santorini” was carried out by the Boutaris Foundation. Its aim was to digitally transform the Foundation’s print publication of the same title into a modern, open-access, and interactive cultural product. The project seeks to foster the creation and promotion of high-quality digital cultural content, with a particular focus on winemaking and viticulture.

The original print edition—now a collector’s item and no longer available—marked a significant milestone in the publishing history of Greek wine. Dedicated to Santorini wine and the natural and historical richness of the island’s viticulture, it was published in 1994 by the Boutaris Foundation under the direction of the distinguished oenologist Dr. Stavroula Kourakou-Dragona.

Recognizing the importance of digital transformation in culture and investing in innovative initiatives that enhance the digital dimension of wine, the Boutaris Foundation proceeded with the digitization of the publication. This initiative aimed to make the work openly accessible to the public, contributing to the Foundation’s vision of creating a “library-ark” that preserves the history and sustainability of Greek wine through technology and new media. In essence, it connects the cultural heritage of Greek wine with contemporary digital practices of storytelling and knowledge dissemination.

PostScriptum, as part of this collaboration, was responsible for drafting and submitting the proposal, as well as managing the funded project. Its role included coordination, monitoring the implementation—carried out by Polyptychon—and facilitating communication among all parties involved.

The project was funded under the Ministry of Culture’s programme “Creative Greece – Contemporary Culture Grants 2024”, within the framework of the “Digital Culture” call.