The Union of Vinicultural Cooperatives of Samos (EOSS) was founded in 1934 with the participation of 26 local cooperatives representing all of the wine growers on the island.
From the outset, EOSS was in a position to undertake the substantive task of protecting the rights of wine growers in their dealings with wine merchants, since it functions as a trade union.
Since its foundation, EOSS has been harvesting grapes and crafting wine in two wineries located in the areas of Malagari and Karlovassi, respectively. From the wineries, the union distributes its bulk or bottled wine to the rest of Greece and throughout the world.
Exports constitute a significant part of EOSS business activities and cover 80% of the approximately 7,000 tons of wine the Union produces annually.
Through practices that are considered unique by Greek standards, the Union of Vinicultural Cooperatives of Samos ensures the fairness of revenues rendered to its grape growers and promotes the island of Samos the world over. All of the Union's efforts begin with the wine grape only to come back full circle to the wine growers that lovingly cultivate it.
