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 […]
DOMAINE MESSENICOLAS by G.Karamtiros is a winery that carries the name of the little village “Messenicolas” in Central Greece. Featuring a painted illustration and a play on colors, MOI JE M ‘EN FOUS! wine series has a fun and electric design. And the wines are just as playful and simply gorgeous. Made from 100% Limnionas […]
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 […]
Wonderful full characterful white made from 100 year-old ungrafted assyrtiko vines in a monastery’s vineyard. Assyrtiko is Greece’s finest white with a seam of fruit acidity that gives it life and longevity. Cultivated organically since 1979. Features From the prize-winning, organic PDO Hatzidakis estate in Sanotrini full and characterful medium dry white assyrtiko grape – […]
Metaxa 5 Star Brandy 70cl Bottle Metaxa 5 Star is a spirit that is rooted in Greek heritage but captures the spirit of the whole Mediterranean region. With a production process distinctly different from that of brandy or a cognac, Metaxa is a spirit in a category of its own. TASTING NOTES Colour: dark honey. […]
Protected Geographical Indication “Letrini”, Dry red wine (750 ml & 375 ml). This delicious wine is produced using Refosco and Mavrodaphne grapes. It is distinguished by its deep red colour, the perfumes of red fruits, with hints of chocolate and coffee, in harmony with the vanilla and cinnamon from the wood. With a medium, but […]
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