Nectar is the oldest wine crafted by the Union, a wine that has been imitated by many but mastered by none. Its deep amber color is complemented by attractive orange hints. With a nose of ageing aromas, Nectar brings sun-drenched raisins and antique furniture tenderly polished with beeswax to center stage, while its first mouth […]
First produced in 1880 by the Kaloyannis brothers in Constantinople, the increasingly successful business moved to the Athenian port of Piraeus in 1919. The brothers produced various styles of ouzo, but the one preferred by connoisseurs came from barrel number 12. So, as the legend goes, No. 12 Ouzo was born. It became the best-known, […]
Tsiouro is a pure grape distillate, similar to the Italian Grappa. It is made every autumn following the grape harvest. After the grapes are pressed to produce wine, there are “leftovers” in the wine press: The crushed grape skins, seeds, pulp and stems are then distilled to produce a strong spirit. The name Tsipouro is […]
RETSINA TETRAMYTHOS (ORGANIC) A new concept in Retsina, from one of the top producers in Greece … Forget old conceptions about Retsina – this is delicate, herby certainly with pine flavours, but fruity and moreish. The secret lies in their use of superior roditis grapes, organically cultivated, fermented in traditional clay jars (pitharia) from Crete […]
Robola is an increasingly rare noble variety that thrives in the upper slopes of Kefalonia’s imposing Mount Ainos They vinify the perfectly ripe grapes at our family winnery, one of Greece’s first boutique wineries. This is an elegant , perfectly balanced dry wine that is crisp and fresh, full of terroir driven minerality and character, […]
Features Joe’s Tasting Note: “Anyone looking for the perfect steak-chips-wine combo should head here. The blend of ripe currants and vanilla, oaky spice is delicious, whilst there is a good heft of ripe tannin to work with your (ideally, rare) steak. On the finish look for all the mocha, coconut and vanilla aromas from the […]
Metaxa is a special Greek spirit iented by a silk trader named Spyros Metaxas. This happened in 1888 in Attica region, the province of Athens. Since then, the product has earned world recognition for its quality, colour and tatse. The product has been marketed very well all around the world and became famous creating a […]
The Kourtaki brand of retsina is the undisputed brand leader in Greece and around the world. Its distinctive yellow label is the first choice of retsina lovers around the world. In Greece it commands a 65% share of the bottled retsina market. FOOD PAIRINGSA wine to accompany food, especially strong flavoured and spicy dishes. The […]
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