The potential activation of historically significant agricultural practices will be examined within a context of active local tradition and history. Our focus is on a specific mountainous area of a remote island location. Specifically, in the countryside of the island of Nisyros, within the semi-mountainous settlement of Emporios. In this area, spatial agricultural-climatic qualities have been observed, primarily resulting from the proximity to the caldera (cliff, edge of the volcanic cone/peak), which has historically contributed to fertile soils. The island’s distinctive topography is shaped by intense volcanic activity as well as human intervention in the landscape, through the creation of continuous dense agricultural terraces (stone-built terraces). This agricultural technique, characteristic of the entire island, is part of its already documented and recorded valuable cultural heritage.
Our proposal describes and illustrates the creation of an agricultural complex operating under a circular economy model, centered around a wine production and processing unit. This composition includes various cultivated areas, the primary winemaking facility, clusters of temporary accommodation, and networks for exploration and wandering. The aim is to foster experiential engagement for some or more visitors with the wine production process and its accompanying products, as well as to enable educational and cognitive interaction with the natural environment and the land.