Zivania
Taste Atlas: Five Greek alcohol drinks among the top 79 in the world – Rave reviews for Tsikoudia
At the top of the list is Speyside Scotch – What positions do tsikoudia, tsipouro, Metaxa brandy, zivania & ouzo hold?
Protection of five key Greek products in Chinese market
The European Council on Monday adopted a decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and China on cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (GIs) of 100 products from each side.
The list of 100 EU products includes Greece's feta cheese, Samos wines, Lasithi olive oil, Kalamata olives and Chios masticha, as well as Cyprus' zivania brandy.
Save the tsipouro! EC wants Greece to increase taxes on tsipouro and tsikoudia
The European Commission has requested that Greece amend the consumption tax on traditional Greek sprits tsipouro and tsikoudia (strong distilled spirits containing a high degree of alcohol).