Paris Mavromatis is a very old ouzo producer in Patras, a colleague and friend of Panagiotis Vadana and after he died and his distillery was closed by his nephew Thanasis Georgopoulos, the Vadana distillery took over to continue the production of his ouzo with exactly the same recipe.
The traditional ouzo of Paris Mavromatis is based on the quality distillation of several aromatic seeds, roots and herbs with the main presence of anise, fennel and mastic.
Through a slow distillation process in traditional copper kettles, which are built with refractory bricks and chamotte (a refractory material used to line ovens and other products that must withstand high temperatures). The heads and tails of the distillate, i.e. the initial and final part of the distillate, are discarded, leaving only the central part, the "heart", so that the distillate has a better aroma and ideal taste.
This distillate is diluted with the crystal clear water of the Erimanu Mountains and, before being bottled, is stored for a certain period of time for maturation and homogenization, after first being filtered.
The rich taste and special aroma of Ouzo Mavromati meet the wishes of friends for a traditional Ouzo.
It can be drunk neat, but it is recommended to dilute with ice water, perhaps with the addition of ice.
The resulting emulsion after adding water ignites an explosion of aromas - > the aroma of seeds and herbs is released, the composition of the drink is enhanced, the taste is released and the senses take off!
It mainly accompanies traditional Greek appetizers with strong and pronounced flavors (smoked, salty and spicy) - > salted sardines, herring, mackerel, cod with garlic, dried salami, ludza (Cypriot cold pork), apaki (cold ordinary pork from Crete), meatballs, also taramosalata, giant beans, peppers and generally grilled vegetables with
Awarded with:
Gold Award at the Mediterranean Taste Award 2024
Gold Award at the Olymp Awards 2020
Ouzo Pari Mavromati Panagioti Vadana / Ούζου Πάρι Μαυρομμάτη Παναγιώτη Βαντάνα
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The first detail worth knowing is that it is best to add the water first and then the ice. By following this sequence, you will enjoy ouzo in the best way,
since the temperature gradually decreases and all its flavors are released properly.
BENEFITS FOR THE BODY:
Like any alcoholic beverage, ouzo should be consumed in moderation. Its rational consumption is beneficial to health, thanks to its ingredients. Anise helps with proper bowel function, while also contributing to the absorption of iron from food. Ouzo has the property of dilating blood vessels and thus reducing blood pressure. The terpenes it contains have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and protect cells from neurological diseases, conditions such as heart disease, liver disease, and others.
