Greek Alcoholic Beverage
The link of the geographical origin of “Tsikoudia Crete” started from the Minoan period, where Crete emerged as an important wine-producing region with excellent quality wines. The most ancient cultivated vineyard was found in the summer Minoan palace, in the archaeological site of Kato Zakros. Archaeological findings provide evidence that the art of distillation was […]
In Greece the marc spirits have different names depending on the place of origin, Tsipouro and Tsikoudia or Raki Crete. The recipes in each of the above cases are different, as well as the varieties of grapes used. The process of distillation is the same in each of these cases. What is distillation? Distillation is […]
Certificate of Industrial Property Organization ByRaki flavor, innovation, monopoly and O.I.P.. ΜΠΑΪΡΑΚΙ ByRaki flavor has a Utility Model Certificate (UAC). U.A.C. is a 7-year protection rating granted to protect ΜΠΑΪΡΑΚΙ ByRaki flavor XXV products with 25% alcohol. NUMBER PIC: 20160200019 TITLE OF INVENTION: PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING WHEAT AND ELEVEN ALCOHOL WITH LOW ALCOHOL […]
Cretan Raki – Tsikoudia contains about 38% alcohol, which classifies it as the most alcoholic beverage category and its consumption must be made in moderation. The tsikoudia, over a “social communication” tool, seems to have positive benefits to people’s health when consuming it wisely, that is 1-2 glasses a day. These are:Because of the presence […]
Dealing with grape distillate in Greece began in about 1900. From 1900 to 1988 when the bill for the making of distillery and bottling was voted in Greece, the name that prevailed was Raki and Rakomelo when combined with the honey. With a resolution in the EEC in 1989 (No 1576/89) on alcoholic beverages, the […]
The history of distillation began seven to eight centuries ago. The predominant rumors indicate that everything began at a monastery on Mount Athos, trying to exploit nature to the fullest. So it happened with the vine, its exploitation began with its fruit the grapes, then with its leaves, shoots and its trunk. The varieties are […]