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July 5, 2021 By GEORGIOS GEORGIOU

Enjoy a Santorini wine tour in 2021

Enjoy a wine tour in Santorini in 2021

Undoubtedly Santorini is recognized as one of the best and most famous travel destinations in the world. In addition to its wild beauty, it is especially known for the excellent wines it produces which you can enjoy in a Santorini wine tour with Santorini Tours. The volcanic soil it has gives its wines a rare, almost unique character.

In Santorini are cultivated only indigenous varieties such as Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri, Mandilaria and Mavrotragano. The latter was a forgotten, insignificant variety scattered on the island in very small quantities. At the beginning of 2000 it started to gain the interest of the producers again, as a result of which today some of the best Greek red wines are produced from Mavrotragano.

However, the most famous variety of Santorini is Assyrtiko, which shows its best face on the island. Santorini wines have strong personality, rich body and sharp acidity. This uniqueness has made Santorini wines famous, giving them a place in the best wine lists around the world. The small quantity, the unique character, the expensive land and the global recognition have also contributed to the vertical increase of prices. The price of most wines increased by about 30-40% within 1 year. Many considered this increase absurd, but let us not forget that we are talking about unique premium wines that should take the place and also the price they deserve.

The island of Santorini has a special tradition in the production of wine from its birth about 3,500 years ago. Wine goes hand in hand with the evolution of civilization from its depths yesterday until today. The main reason for the exceptional and unique wine production in the world is the volcano. The volcanic site created the conditions: rich volcanic soil in lava and ash, volcanic material in the subsoil, specific climatic conditions and dry land due to limited rainfall, sea and sun.

The vineyard, an integral part of Santorini culture, is everywhere. The vineyards of the island are one of the oldest in Europe and a special way of pruning in the shape of a bun is used, which protects the vine from the wind. You will find old traditional wineries all over the island but the houses also have their own place dedicated to wine. The wineries keep the traditional method of winemaking until today, aiming at quality, custodians of the secret, divine taste that the volcano gave to the Santorini. Get to know the wines of Santorini with a Santorini private wine tour.

Which wine should I try in a Santorini wine tour?

The most famous labels of Santorini are Nykteri, dry, white aged wine of the Assyrtiko variety and the delicious, intoxicating Vinsanto with the intense sweet taste. The unique taste and aroma of Santorini wines brought them to the forefront of the international wine tasting community, winning outstanding reviews around the world. Santorini may be known all over the world for its sunset and view of the Caldera.

But connoisseurs know that Santorini, with its valuable heritage and tradition of 3,500 years in viticulture, is also famous for the quality and unsurpassed taste of its wines. The strength of the volcanic land of Santorini, in combination with the excellent climate of the island, favored the creation of unique varieties with strong aromas and flavors. And when professional winemakers came into play with a love for the place and a passion for their work, the fame of Santorini wines skyrocketed both in Greece and abroad.

Although there are several varieties, the most famous is Assyrtiko, a wine with an explosive body, which matches the volcanic character of the island. It is the largest part of the wine production of the island and one of its most important and recognizable exportable products.

There are two wines that we especially love. One is Nychteri, a white dry wine of the Assyrtiko variety, with aromas of flowers and citrus. The people who produced this wine worked in the cellars until late at night to squeeze the grapes, thus giving the wine its name. The second is Vinsanto, the famous red sweet wine of Santorini that is served more as a liqueur. The growers traditionally spread the grapes in the sun for two weeks to raise the sugars, which gives the wine its sweet taste. Its name is said to have come from Vin Santo which means Holy Wine.

In a Santorini wine tour you should try Assyrtiko in all its versions, fresh and aged as each vineyard reflects its uniqueness but also each winemaking is unique. There are excellent varieties of wine you can taste in a Santorini wine tour such us Athiri, Aidani, Mavrotragano but also the lesser known Mandilaria, Voudomato, Katsano.

What to accompany them with?

With the genuine local products, fava, capers, barley, cherry tomatoes, the recipes that are based on them, but also tomato meatballs, sponge, stuffed (either with zucchini flowers or cherry tomatoes).

With Santorini Tours you can visit all the wineries of Santorini. Obviously, Santo will be happy to send you home with any amount of wine. They offer special combination packages with a bottle of choice full of a variety of other Santorini specialties. Every serious wine lover must visit Santorini at least once in his life. Especially, the location of Santo Winery is an amazing place to see the sunset, offering a different angle to the caldera. But if you go to Santo Winery late in the afternoon or evening, be aware that lifting it above the rocks can make it a little windy.

Discover the best Santorini wines

You can taste the famous Santorini wines with a tour by Santorini Tours. For many years, the main – and most expensive – “product” of Santorini was the caldera. But the verdict came from the market itself. The island was suffocatingly full and the vineyards gave it a different air and perspective. When investing in quality, gastronomy plays a leading role. In this context, Santorini began to tell us its story through aromas of wines with the power of volcanic soil and the character of a variety that thrives on an island hit by the winds.

At the same time, great winemakers arrived on the island and became seriously involved in viticulture and winemaking. Santorini wines are one of the most popular in Greece and with remarkable sales abroad, while everything shows that we are still at the beginning.

If you consider that Santorini is the first wine tourist destination in Greece with so many organized and visitable wineries, good restaurants and a whole network that moves around them with tastings, etc., the future is auspicious. Seize the opportunity to see the caldera and to taste Santorini wines and products by booking a Santorini Wine Tour.

The four famous Santorini wines

Assyrtiko

A variety with a special character – you either love it or you hate it. In the microclimate of Santorini gives a wine with minerals, high acidity and exuberant body, which matches the volcanic character of the island itself. It is the basic Thera variety (corresponds to about 80% of grape production) and is the basis of OPAP Santorini wine production. Assyrtiko is one of the most important white varieties and is one of the strongest papers of the Greek vineyard for a possible career abroad. Try Thalassitis Vareli and Santorini of Sigalas (with or without aging in barrel, respectively) to find out how Assyrtiko is ideally expressed.

Nykteri

The white, dry, high grade (can not be below 13.5%), traditional aged wine of Santorini from Assyrtiko. It was named so because the vine growers harvested the grapes in the morning and processed them on the same day, so that they were pressed until late at night and the whole processing was done at night, when the temperatures are lower. Another version is that due to the heat, they started picking grapes almost at night. It is served cool and accompanies grilled fish and traditional dishes of the island (tomato meatballs, fava beans, etc.). The exuberant Night of the Cooperative (SANTO) is ideal to discover the charm of this particular wine. You can book a private wine tour or a private tour and food experience with us!

Vinsanto

It is the pride of the island, the traditional sun-dried wine OPAP Santorini with its honey color, golden highlights and special aroma, with a concentrated taste of ripe figs, raisins, plums, etc. In 1853 Lois Lacroix wrote of it: “No sweet wine can compare with the white Santorini Vinsanto.” It is made from sun-dried grapes that are spread out in the sun for one to two weeks. The older it gets, the more balanced its sweet elements are and the better it becomes – proof of the extremely aged Vinsanto of Silver and also the Vinsanto of Sigalas.

Mavrotragano

We would say that it is the current trend of Santorini. Although the island was never famous for its red wines, Mavrotragano seems to be starting a new era. This is a grape with small and very tasty rogues, many tannins and a special taste. We could say that it has the aromas of Pinot Noir and the taste of Cabernet. Because it has strong tannins, it needs aging to soften. Paris Sigalas insists on this variety because it exists only in Santorini. Thus, his own Mavrotragano is the best version we can try.

Book a wine tour in Santorini

The wineries of Santorini can be visited and include tours of the vineyards, facilities and underground cellars. Santorini stands out as one of the most important areas with products of Designation of Origin in Greece, thanks to the variety and quality of the wines it produces. In Santorini is the oldest vineyard in the world, which dates back to prehistoric times and has an area of 12,000 acres. The method of pruning is called ‘bun’ because of the shape of the basket given to the vines in order to protect the fruit from strong winds.

The most famous Santorini wines are Nykteri, white dry wine based on the Assyrtiko variety, Vinsato, white or red sweet wine, which was also the wine of the Holy Communion in the Russian Orthodox Church and Brusco, which dates back to the time. of Latin rule and has high acidity, which is due to its rough taste.

Santorini wines are characterized by strong aromas and flavors and high alcohol levels. Santorini has a long tradition in viticulture, at least 3500 years. Santorini’s unique climate in combination with the composition of the soil have made the varieties that are vinified to give wines with a special personality.

9 reasons to visit Santorini in 2021

We do not need to say much about the beauty of Santorini. In Santorini Private Tours we know every corner of Santorini and we can guide you anywhere in the island. It is no coincidence that it is considered as the most beautiful island in the Aegean.

Santorini has its caldera, its caves, its prehistoric settlement, its picturesque streets. Also, there are swimming pools that flow on the cliffs, Skaros, Imerovigli, its unique wines and the famous tomatoes. There are 9 reasons to visit Santorini in 2021.

1. Easy access

Access to Santorini is easy. Numerous flights from all over the world arrive daily at Santorini International Airport, while you can book a direct flight from Athens and Thessaloniki with many airlines. Also, the port of Santorini has a regular, daily connection with Piraeus, Crete and most of the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, if you prefer to travel by boat.

2. The sunset

Sunset in Santorini is famous all over the world. As the sun sets in the Aegean Sea, from the northern end of the island, in the castle of Oia, so many colors are created on the horizon that no one could have imagined that they could result from the dip of the sun in the sea. Enjoy the sunset and the unique view of the Caldera, while drinking a wonderful cocktail.

It is the place that has been advertised more than any other on the island. Picturesque as it goes, but with thousands of tourists who admired it ecstatically every time the sun goes down. In Oia you will of course go to see the sunset and you will take photos and videos.

3. The beaches

Beaches black, red, white, if not for all tastes at least Santorini has beaches for all colors. However, the usually black beaches of Santorini are a really impressive spectacle. The rare beaches of Santorini are attractions. Most beaches have pebbles and only a few have sand.

Black sand dominates in Santorini in 2021. In most of the beaches of the island you will find black sand, which has naturally come from the volcano. Perissa, Perivolos, Kamari, Monolithos, look more or less like each other.

The first two are the most famous on the island, with Perivolos being a hangout for young people. There you will find many beach bars, sunbeds, music and parties from morning to night. On the contrary, in Kamari and Monolithos you will see several families and small children. The red beach is breathtaking. This is a really impressive setting. A huge red rock and orange sand full of sunbeds. It is worth visiting Santorini in 2021.

4. Food

Santorini is not just the most emblematic island of Greece. It is also the seat of a gastronomic cosmopolitanism. Discover its local products: barley, fava, santorini tomato, saffron, aubergines, brandada, meletini and of course the famous santorini wines. On the island you will find from very expensive restaurants, to small economical taverns. Therefore, you judge according to your budget.

5. The volcano

The boats that make excursions to the volcano usually start from Gialos below Fira (old port), Athinios (new port) and Ammoudi, below Oia. If you want to do something different from the usual, you can book a Santorini personalized tour of the island of Nea Kameni and see up close the crater that once destroyed the culture of the island.

You will first go to Nea Kameni where you can walk to the crater of the volcano. During this trip you will have the opportunity to swim from there in the direction of the old port of Fira.

6. Sights & Religious monuments Santorini in 2021

In Santorini there are at least 600 churches and chapels, many of them built after the earthquake of 1956. The 50 are dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is worth visiting the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Ancient Thira, the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri and the Industrial Tomato Museum in Vlychada.

7. Hiking on the trails

There are two beautiful paths, one from the side of the Caldera to the traditional and unique village of Oia and the second path to the picturesque village of Pyrgos. Both are a real treat for walkers. The first route starts from Fira and the famous Caldera. The second route starts from Pyrgos square, from where you can take the old path.

8. Night out in Santorini

The heart of Santorini beats in Fira. The capital of the island is the place where you will spend almost all your evenings. You will get lost in its alleys, you will buy local products, you will eat, drink and take the best photos overlooking the Aegean in Santorini in 2021.

The night is big in Santorini. From the moment the sun sets, the island acquires another look, a little more playful, a little more fun. So, in Fira, where, as we said, the heart of Santorini beats you will go out for a night out and have a good time either with your partner or with your friends in 2021.

9. Try the famous Vinsanto wine

Vinsanto is no coincidence that it is one of the most famous wines in the world. Santorini and its volcanic soil make the wine produced here unique. A visit to the wineries in Pyrgos is a must tour, in order to see up close how the wine is produced, but of course to try some of the local varieties. Those are the 9 reasons to visit Santorini in 2021.

“Will you marry me” with Santorini private tours!

Are you in love and ready to take the next step? The moment of the marriage proposal “Will you marry me” will forever be etched in the minds of both therefore it should be ideal! Below Santorini private tours suggest you the most romantic place in Greece, so that your companion can say “yes” without a second thought!

Even if it sounds cliché, there is no other romantic place in the world than Santorini to propose! A Greek island that stands out due to the unique atmosphere and the unique sunset.

Why marriage proposal is so important?

You know it’s something special. You know it’s a moment that lasts forever. You know it’s probably the most important move you’ll ever make. You know it will be a permanent topic of discussion for at least a year. You know that in the future your children will ask you how you did it. You know you’re ready for a big step. You know you shouldn’t make the slightest mistake.

The marriage proposal is something you know requires imagination, confidence and most importantly, a beautiful place like Santorini. It happens somewhere that in combination with the emotions of the moment, the “YES” will come naturally like the sun is rising from the East.

It may sound easy, but it’s not. After all, Santorini is a favourite destination for couples both to get married and for their honeymoon. Santorini private tours has experience in such occasions!

6 ways to tell you “I Do!” in Santorini

At a time when romanticism and spontaneity are endangered species, become the “prince on the white horse” that women all dreamed of from a young age playing with their dolls! In the billions of this planet, you have singled out that one and only one that you want to share your life with and it is time to express it to her with a simple question… “Will you marry me?”!

Even if you have been living together for five years or are already expecting your first child, don’t deprive her of the joy of hearing this sweet “Will you marry me?”… Which has been monopolizing her most secret dreams since she was 5 years old! Prepare a special wedding proposal for the sweetheart of your heart, which shows how much time and thought – and not necessarily money – you have dedicated to this moment. Santorini private tours can help you organize this special moment!

The moment you ask for the hand of your loved one and your heart will try to escape from your chest, it is undoubtedly one of the highlights of your life together and it must be romantic, strong and deeply engraved in your memory! A unique and original marriage proposal is difficult to find, however, the proposal can be made separate by adding small unique details of your relationship, which make it exclusively “yours“. Book a Santorini sunset tour and ask her… “Will you marry me?”

Organise a Santorini private tour

Plan a dreamy and romantic Santorini Private Personalized Tour for you and your companion, isolate yourself, relax and find the opportunity to ask “Will you marry me?“.

Late August in Santorini, the brightest full moon of the year, that of August, is the ideal date for a unique, rare and honest marriage proposal under the moonlight! On the night of August’s full moon archaeological sites and museums will open their doors to welcome the public on a magical summer night, suitable for confessions, vows of eternal love and proposals!

If you still can’t wait until the first night at the hotel and the romantic dinner by the sea, dare to make the proposal on the plane or the ship, ensuring the necessary applause from the audience!

“Yes, I Do” Tip!

Whichever way you decide to ask your beloved for a wedding, make sure you capture one of your most beautiful and spontaneous moments, with a well-hidden friend in the role of photographer or a drone! Do not display photos of the proposal until the wedding day!

How to make her the perfect marriage proposal

For most men, finding the perfect woman is a good idea in theory, but it’s certainly not the immediate priority of their lives, especially if they’re in their third decade of age. But when you finally find this woman, reasonably, sooner or later, things will lead to the big question: “Will you marry me?”

But you will ask a question not only to her but also to yourself and a little earlier: “How will I ask her to marry me”?

And if a spontaneous marriage proposal has some value, most people think carefully, do research, look at their financial capabilities, and when they know it, they end up with what would later be a nice story to tell to friends, children and grandchildren.

So the marriage proposal to your girlfriend is something that encompasses charm, intensity and magic, so be careful not to dig them. Santorini private tours experts are here to help you.

**What to do before the “Will you marry me?” proposal**

There is a lot you need to know before offering her the ring. And while really much work comes as soon as you plan the wedding, the anticipation before the proposal is much more stressful.

From deciding which is the best ring and visiting her parents to ask for her hand to the point where you wonder if you’re really the right one for her, here are the key points to look out for.

Choosing the ring

No matter how well you think you know your companion, the chances of choosing the best ring for her are infinitesimal. And you know why; Because this is something she has imagined since she was very young. And unlike jewellery, she chooses in everyday or more formal moments, this should be something that symbolizes your commitment and building your future life.

Make sure you know what she likes, but especially what she doesn’t like, and just think that this is something she will wear in her hand for the rest of her life. Do not hesitate to use help, from a relative you trust or someone from her very close friendly environment.

How do you know it’s time?

Just like before an important step in your job or when you are going to buy a car you trust your instinct, so here you should rely on your intuition. What if you’re not sure you’ve found the perfect person? The truth is that you will never be. But you should know that your partner works even in small things and less important situations and what are her reactions. It is something that will come in handy later in life. In some cases, a marriage discussion can take place long before you decide to propose to her. In any case, your instinct will lead you.

Why choose Santorini private tours?

We are now talking about a mini-event and many thoughts and ideas go through your mind: Should someone else be there like her friends or her family? Should we go on Santorini private tours and tell her? Should I do it in front of people or when we are completely alone?

Relax… The first thing to keep in mind is the experiences you have had together, what you have learned about each other through them and of course all those things that have gotten you here. The marriage proposal is something personal and unique and there are no ideal places for that to happen.

But if you need to define a location, find a place Five 2012 European weightlifting champions were on steroids, ITA finds proviron for sale inovio covid -19 vaccine frontrunner l pharma intelligence that means something to you or you have connected it to an unforgettable moment. Even that means she’ll ask for it at an unexpectedly random time at home while you wash. Either way, you don’t have to panic and worry.

And one last basic rule: Never forget that you are doing it for yourself and not to impress others.

**How to ask “Will you marry me?”**

Some men find it difficult to kneel in front of their partner. But if you decide to go it cheap and risk the low bandwidth you are only fooling yourself. Lowering one knee is something that will make her immediately understand what it is about and put her in the right mood. If you want to kiss her hand, even better. It shows a lot of things, but mostly respect.

As for the words you choose, choose something straightforward and simple like “Will you marry me?“. If you have inspiration, of course, something more elaborate is welcome. Just make sure you have the ring somewhere well guarded until then, so as not to be discovered and spoiled by surprise. Of course, you show it to her as soon as you ask her to marry you. If she finally says “yes“, let a few seconds pass before you put it on her finger.

Organise a Santorini private tours with romantic places, candles and wine tasting experience and make your proposal unforgettable!

How NOT to propose marriage

The biggest and most important mistake you can make is not to put your partner’s happiness above anything else. Make sure what you design is in line with her wishes and personality. Thinking about what her family or friends will say and do will probably make you lose the game and deprive your future spouse.

Closing something even simpler: Think of it first and foremost. As well as how lucky you are to have it. Book Santorini private tours and let us help you!