Metaxa, 5 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl, Pack of 1

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Metaxa 7 star Wine Brandy is made up of wine distillates aged up to 7 years which give it a sweet and full bodied taste.

Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. He opened this at the weekend and popped it on the side, and when he went to get a drink, most of it had drained out all over the work top. Featuring Muscat wines from both Samos and Lemnos islands, the brandy radiates a mature, fruity character thanks to Samos Muscat wines. Mediterranean botanicals are added as part of the finishing process, including May rose, also a component of Chanel No. This incomparable blend includes selected and aged Muscat wines from the sun-kissed island of Samos, and fine wine distillates, aged in Limousin oak casks for 12 years.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Several Metaxa products have numbered “star” designations indicating, according to different sources, either the product’s age, the number of base spirits and wines used in making it, or simply the quality level (itself a reflection of the age). Indulge in the essence of Greece with Metaxa 5 Star Greek Brandy, a spirited creation crafted from exquisite eaux-de-vie, sourced from the finest grapes of Samos. On the palate, it’s very smooth and honey sweet, with notes of dark dried fruit, chocolate, and dried and candied orange zest. A noble varietal, Muscat has been yielding wines of the highest aromatic concentration since Antiquity.

The 5 Star Metaxa uses a blend of wine from Samos and Lemnos, while all the other expressions use only Samos wine.Urban legend has it that Metaxas wanted to create a unique spirit that would be as smooth as silk and which he could export all over the world. It’s less floral, with more dried black fruit aromas of fig, prune, and raisin on the nose and candied orange/marmalade notes. You can also try a Rakomelo, which is raki with a touch of honey, if you want a little more sweetness in the drink. Generally speaking, the higher the number, the more aging it has received and the greater the percentage of Samos wine in the blend.

The original first two butts are still in use at the distillery, although they have been repaired many times.The constant winds are particularly beneficial as they reduce disease pressure and also result in grapes with thicker skins. The balance of brandy distillate is sourced in Greece and is made from three Greek grape varieties: Savatiano, Sultanina, and Korinthiakos. The resulting wine is slightly oxidized, featuring pronounced notes of candied citrus, dried stone fruit, and golden raisins.

The " Salamina Warrior", the Metaxa emblem, is inspired by an ancient medallion that Spyros Metaxa found when building his distillery in Piraeus in 1888. Brandy Alexander Imperial XO has had continued world-wide acclaim from its first presentation at the International Exhibition in Paris, in 1900, whereby it received an “Honourable Mention” to its Gold Medal win.Please use this section to instruct your driver on a specific place to leave the package(s) if the recipient is out, such as ‘If out leave with neighbour’. METAXA is aged in handmade French oak barrels for at least three years before being flavored with a secret blend of herbs, including rose petals and distilled water. Generally speaking, the older Metaxa expressions show more dark, dried fruit elements and a more significant spiciness and pepperiness. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.