Tsililis is a Winery-Distillery founded in 1989 and situated at Meteora, Trikala in Central Greece. With an organically cultivated vineyard of 20 hectares around Meteora and prehistoric Theopetra Cave, in the Meteora PGI appellation, we produce still & sparkling wines and grape distillates, highlighting old regional grape varieties 85% Muscat of Hamburg, 15% Roditis, 5% other.
The distillation of grape marc is a discontinuous (batch) process and takes place in small copper-inox pot-stills. The heart of distillate is aged in French and American oak cask, of max. 500L volume, for at least 5 years (5-12 years of aging). Some of the oak casks and brand new, some have been used for red wine aging and some have been used for Vinsanto (sweet Santorinian wine) aging. After aging, distillates are carefully blended and diluted with purified water to 41% alc./vol.
Awarded 5 stars by Difford's Guide and considered the epitome of Greek tsipouro. This aged tsipouro pairs beautifully with any mediterranean appetisers and it's an ideal digestive. Best served cool and neat and perfect in luxurious cocktails.
On the nose there are intense fruity aromas of dried fruits including raisins, prunes and bergamot peels. As well as spicy aromas like vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg with hints of walnut. This aged tsipouro has a robust but supple body, cleansing spicy and fruity flavours and a complex aromatic aftertaste. Enjoy it neat or with a single ice cube. Perfectly mixed in luxurious cocktails.
Nose - Dried Fruits, Vanilla, Spiced
Intense fruity aromas of dried fruits such as raisins, prunes and bergamot peels, spicy aromas like vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg combined with a
Palate - Supple, Intense,
Robust but supple body, spicy and fruity flavours.
Finish - Smooth, Fine, Aromatic
Cleansing spice and complex aromatic aftertaste.
Rich fruitcake with plump sultana, raisin, and prune with honey, peach, fudge, and coal dust. Faint vanilla, walnut, and bergamot. Good balance of fruit (orange, passion fruit and pineapple) and woodiness with some honey sweetness and attractive clove, nutmeg, and black pepper spirituous spice. Lingering sultana, old leather, nuts, and cleansing spice. This aged tsipouro takes this very traditional Greek spirit to a new premium level with flavours of Christmas – fruitcake, honey, spice and nuts. - DiffordsGuide.com, 5 Stars.
The Finer Details
Style - Tsipouro
Country - Greek
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 41%
