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CHIOS (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
The Chian ouzo was produced in early times and played a primary role
in the Chians’ social lives. Originally, it was considered an alcoholic
beverage for men, however, throughout the course of time, it was served during
special occasions, such as welcoming guest, bidding farewell as well as an aperitif
prior to serving dinner. Seafood traditionally accompanies ouzo, thus, creating
a strong and delightful combination.
The island of Chios, known as the cradle of spices and aromas, produces
a variety of soft and smooth ouzo, which depends on the recipe used. The traditional
ingredients include glykanissos (aniseed) combined with maratho (fennel), koliandro
(cilantro) and the unique mastic.
Clearly disassociated from the local tsipouro (raki) and from souma (suma), which
is mainly produced by figs. Chian ouzo is still distilled primarily in the small
copper stills (kazania) of traditional family manufacturers.
This extract is cited May 2004 from the Promoting Tourism Prefectural Committee of Chios URL below, which contains images.
CHIOS (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
. . . although good wine is produced by the islands all round, and although most of the whole of the adjacent mainland produces the best of wines, for example, Chios and Lesbos and Cos.
IKARIA (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
Ikaria has ancient and close ties with wine. In the Homeric Odes both
Drakanos and “the island
of Ikarus” are mentioned as the birthplace of the wine-god Dionysos. The
Pramnian Wine (mount Pramnos
of Ikaria) was the famous
wine of antiquity. It is mentioned in the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey”
of Homer, in the “Iona” and “Republic” of Plato, in the
“Knights” of Aristophanes, in the “Idyllics” of Theokritos,
in Apollodoros and others.
Ikarian wine is offered as a therapeutic drink or as a “mixture”
of barley-flour, honey and goat cheese, all basic products of the Ikarian earth.
Aristophanes mentions the spirit of Pramnian Wine, for which you need to be relaxed
to enjoy.
Even today in old Ikarian houses there are clay jars buried in the
ground as a Homeric reminder.
This text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Evdilos
Municipal Cultural Organization tourist pamphlet.
LEMNOS (LIMNOS) (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
Tel: +30 22540 22296, 22212, 22953
Fax: +30 22540 23409
SAMOS (Island) NORTH AEGEAN
Samos has also always been renowned for its sweet red wine
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