Tsipouro

In the last days of October, all around Greece, so in Halkidiki, the tradition of "Cauldrons" takes place. More specific, they produce tsipouro, a local brandy quite strong as it contains about 45% alcohol, by the process of distillation and squeezing of grapes.

The most prevalent version of the history of tsipouro is that the first production took place in the 14th century in Halkidiki from some Greek monks at Mount Athosο century in Halkidiki and is said to have been the work of some Greek monks on Mount Athos.

In the mountainous Arnaia of Halkidiki, you will find a special tsipouro with state certification as geographical product, as it is produced exclusively in this blessed place. It is known as Mountovina, the tsipouro with honey, especially strong with a recipe from ancient times, where it continues to be passed down from generation to generation.

Do not forget to try it but always in moderation.