Tsipouro (Greek: τσίπουρο, romanized: tsípouro) is an un-aged brandy from Greece and in particular Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia. Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing 40–45% alcohol by volume and is traditionally produced from grape pomace (the residue of the winepress ) or, alternatively, directly from wine after the ...

Sep 3, 2024 · Greece’s three main alcoholic drinks – ouzo, tsipouro and raki (also known as tsikoudia) – are literally mischievous ‘spirits’ that must be enjoyed at a slow pace always accompanied by titbits of food – known as “mezedes” – and plenty of water.

Tsipouro (or tsikoudia in Crete) is a popular grape-distilled spirit made pure or scented with anise. It is served as a welcome to guests, an accompaniment to meze or as the fuel for the laughter between old friends in cafes all over Greece.

Ouzo and Tsipouro are found on most tables in Greece especially in the summer time and accompanied by a plates of 'mezedes' (small plates of different foods and tastes). But what the heck is Ouzo and Tsipouro anyway? How are they made and what is that distinct taste?

Oct 11, 2019 · Tsipouro is the forgotten cousin of the more popular ouzo and raki; although little known outside Greece, the spirit is an indelible part of the country’s culture. It is believed to date back to the hallowed ground of the 14th-century monasteries on Mount Athos, and the customs surrounding its consumption have made tsipouro something akin to ...

This strong Greek spirit is distilled from pomace—solid components of grapes that are left after the juice has been pressed. According to some records, tsipouro was first produced in the 14th century by Orthodox monks

Jul 4, 2017 · From old, the tsipouro, a colorless alcoholic beverage, a product of distillation, is produced and drunk with passion every year throughout the Mediterranean. Tribute of the Greek Gastronomy Guide to tsipouro: It is known by various names: tsipouro, arak, raki, grapa.

Mar 6, 2021 · Tsipouro is the distilled spirit of pomace – the leavings of pulp, skins and seeds after the grape harvest has been pressed for wine. The marc is left to ferment, and then is distilled to produce a clear, bracing spirit with an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 40 – 45%.

Tsipouro is a Greek un-aged brandy that mainly comes from the areas of Thessaly, Macedonia, Epirus, and Crete. Tsipouro is a clear liquid that contains around 40 – 45% alcohol and is made from the residue of the wine-press or from the wine itself once the grapes and juice are separated.

Anise-flavored tsipouro is the closest taste to Turkish Rakı in Balkans, which is different from Greek Raki despite the common name. Take a look on how Tsipouro is produced…