The ouzo that expresses the Greek more than any other.

•  DESIGNATION Ouzo MARIA 500ml
• Alcohol content 37.5%
• Bottle Size 500ml
• Herbal distillation. Anise, mastic, coriander, etc.
• Choices that excite We have combined it with delicious appetizers such as fried squid, anchovies, atherina, shellfish - oma, with lemon or steamed and octopus
• Box Packing 12 Bottles
• Box Dimensions W: 26.8cm W: 20.2cm H: 29.1cm
• Tare 10,10kg 

Ouzo MARIA 500ml is a drink produced from the distillation of cereals. It is placed in copper cauldrons (abysses) and flavored through the process of distillation with herbs and fruits (such as anise, mastic, cinnamon, coriander, mint, ginger, cardamom, clove, linden), with a dominant taste that gives it a sweet taste. . Distillation begins when this liquid mixture reaches 80 ° C.

Ouzo is the drink that expresses like no other the mentality and culture of the Greek everyday life.

The ouzo loved by Greeks and foreigners and has been declared the national drink of Greece. Today, the name and origin of Ouzo are protected by the European Union, which means that it can not be produced anywhere else, except in Greece.

The name

The origin of the name ouzo is not known with absolute certainty. Various views have been expressed on the origin of the word ouzo . It was originally called "boiled tsipouro". It was considered an exquisite drink, which is why it spread immediately and was in demand from abroad. In a batch heading abroad, the transport company wrote on boxes containing good quality tsipouro "USO MASSALIA" that is for use in Marseille. For years, uso Massala meant tsipouro of exceptional quality and then the name "ouzo" was introduced, for the tsipouro that had a strong smell, that is, it was very flavored and it is today's ouzo .

PROPERTIES

Anise helps the proper functioning of the intestine, while it also contributes to the absorption of iron from food, protects cells from diseases, including heart disease, some cancers and other neurological diseases. The ingredients of ouzo fight liver diseases and relieve patients with Crohn's disease. The ouzo has the ability to dilate blood vessels and thereby lower blood pressure.

ENJOYMENT

The Ouzo MARIA 500ml served spindly glasses and added to this cool water or ice. The appropriate way of serving is: First the addition of Ouzo MARIA 500ml to the glass, then the addition of cold water and finally, if desired, the addition of ice. In this way gradually cools down ouzo , ensuring better release of its aromas. After the addition of water, ouzo shows a characteristic emulsion, due to the anise it contains.

The essential oils of the aromatic ingredients, otherwise known as terpenes, dissolve with water and give the white-cloudy color.

We Ouzo MARIA 500ml have combined with good company, delicious appetizers and sun while many Greek songs refer to it with the best lyrics. "Summer in Greece, in a Greek Tavern overlooking the endless blue, the sirtaki to be heard on the speakers and the smell of octopuses to break our noses! Aroma of Greece!!!!"

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