One of the tunnels in the underground Wine Museum in Vothonas village, Santorini island, Cyclades, Greece
History & Background The Wine Museum is an extraordinary natural cave, 6 meters below ground and 300 meters long. It presents the history and life of wine from 1660 to 1970 ... The Wine Museum of Santorini along with Koutsogiannopoulos winery that produces Volcan Wines, and the vineyards are situated in the area of Vothonas, on the way to Kamari beach. A small family business, established in 1880 from brothers Gregory and Dimitris Koutsogiannopoulos, four generations later, George Koutsogiannopoulos is the new owner. Touring the Museum The Museum offers a personal tour, where one can view semi-mobile and still life figurines, accompanied by audio guides and sound effects. At the end of the passage way, there is a room where the visitor can watch a film of the history of Santorini from 1500 BC till the present day, the evolution of life and wine production in Santorini. There is also an opportunity to join in the ritual of wine tasting, which is held in the winery. Every Friday a traditional Greek night with a buffet meal is held. Entertainment includes live music and local dancers in traditional costumes giving a display of Greek dancing. (SOURCE: )
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Location: Vothonas, Santorini island, Cyclades, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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