Tsikoudia

Tsikoudia (Greek τσικουδιά ), also known as Raki (Greek ρακή / ρακί ), the Cretan variant of the known as raki in the rest of Greece marc Brands and is considered slightly stronger than this. Raki is distilled from the remains of the mash in winemaking, is clear and contains 30-40 percent alcohol by volume.

Raki is vintage and wine made from copper kettles from pomace in the autumn after the - the pomace of grapes - distilled. In order to avoid " burning " the mash, the boiler floor is often covered with olive wood branches. The commercial burners operate at this season almost around the clock to process the large amount of residue attached.

In contrast to Turkish Cretan Raki Raki of does not contain anise and also differs in terms of the basic materials of this.

Raki is drunk undiluted, it is the inevitable Crete drink that is offered at all welcome, every farewell and after eating. He is often burned black and more or less sold " under the counter " in repurposed plastic or aluminum bottles without label. Quality and taste can vary to offer a "good" raki or to be offered is an honor. Taste good Tsikoudia is most comparable to the Italian grappa. Due to license restriction by the state, there are relatively few family farms in Crete, which may burn Raki legal.

There are several special variants of Tsikoudia, such as the " Mournorakí " ( μουρνορακή ), who comes from the west of Crete and is distilled from mulberries, and the " rakomelo " (Greek ρακόμελο, Raki (Greek ρακή ) Meli is (Greek μέλι ) ( honey) ), which with honey and some spices (cinnamon, cardamom ) refined and served warm (especially in winter).

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