Ouzo ‘Stalia”

ouzo, the quintessential Greek product!

“Stalia” ouzo is produced and packaged in the Prefecture of Chania, Crete.

Ouzo is the most fragrant and sweetest alcoholic drink in all parts of Greece.

It is flavored with fruits and natural herbs during the distillation process, with anise predominant. Diluting it with water is the secret that brings out the fragrance from the essential oils of its ingredients.

Ouzo is a drink produced by distilling mainly the by-products of wine.

It is produced exclusively in Greece, where it is widely consumed, while it is the Greek drink that is also exported abroad. It belongs to the category of distilled weak spirits and spirits.

What is the difference between ouzo and tsikoudia (raki)?

The main difference between tsikoudia (raki) and ouzo is that the tsikoudia has as raw material the remains of the winemaking, the tsambouras, the grapes or the skins of the grapes which are fermented at low temperatures, in this way, they yield the aromas as well as all the special characteristics of the grapes, while it is possible to add light aromas of fruits or herbs. The distillation can be carried out 1-2 or even 3 times, it depends on the character of the distillate.

While ouzo is the mixture of pure alcohol of agricultural origin with a wide variety of aromatic plants, mainly aniseed.