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Homemade, local or international, wine has always been the star of every occasion, from celebrations, family gatherings and deal closures to love confessions and many more...

It has even taken its own share in the tourism industry with wine appassionatos spending their holidays in wine farm offering accommodation and tours, always related to this legendary beverage.

However, wine lovers who opt for Santorini this summer should be more than happy, as the island hosts some of the most important wineries around Greece, producing the world famous Vinsanto and other wine types that will certainly delight your palate!

Although visitors won't get the chance to stay in an actual wine farm, there is a wide range of wine tours offered on the island.

So, either you book your wine tours with an expert agency or directly through a winery, make sure you won't miss this unique chance.

Start your tour by visiting the indigenous viticultures of Santorini, only growing here due to the island's volcanic ground of Santorini, which is a fresh mixture of pumice, ash and lava. Admire the way locals manage to cultivate the land and definitely visit the authentic cave-style storage rooms, called canaves.

Your alluring trip to the vineyards should involve a wine-tasting session too. The experts will tell you all about good wine offering only what's best for a try.

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Santorini's wine is separated to three types, bronze Vinsanto, white Asysrtiko and reddish Mezzo.

Asyrtiko, which is characterized by great intensity, balance and rich flavor rather than aroma is ideally paired with fresh seafood or grilled fish and roasted vegetables. Pastries sweetened with syrup or honey offer a balanced combination with a sweet wine like Vinsanto. Cold meat and cheese, on the other hand, are perfectly accompanied with a glass of Mezzo.

Allow the wine to slowly release its aromas and excite your senses on a trip to Santorini's wine-making tradition. After all, Santorini could easily be the paradise for wine lovers of all levels!

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— Kallisti Thera Hotel (@KallistiThera) July 4, 2014