Description

A Greek tsipouro from Thessaly with a masterly aniseed character

Tsipouro Tsilili, scented with a delicate dose of aniseed, reflects the tradition of Greek distillation. Produced in Thessaly, it combines selected grape marc with a touch of finely dosed aniseed.

As a result, its aromas are clean, fresh and balanced, without heaviness or excess. What’s more, the careful distillation brings out notes of fennel, mint and licorice. Finally, this 200 ml format is the ideal way to discover the Tsilili style.

A fresh, expressive tasting true to the Trikala region

The Tsilili company, located near Trikala, is renowned for its expertise. Thanks to precise distillation, this tsipouro develops great aromatic clarity. Aniseed adds roundness and sweetness, while grapes add depth.

Serve around 4 to 6°C to reveal its freshness. Tsipouro Tsilili goes well with mezzés, mild cheeses, olives or grilled seafood. What’s more, a drop of cold water reveals the famous white “louche”, the signature of aniseed-flavored spirits.

Frequently asked questions about Tsilili tsipouro with anise :

• What makes Tsipouro Tsilili aniseed tsipouro so balanced?

It combines aromatic grape marc and precise aniseed. The result is a clean, sweet aroma that’s true to the Thessaly style.

• Why does the aniseed in Tsipouro from Distillerie Tsilili seem sweeter than that of an ouzo?

The grape marc base creates a natural roundness. As a result, the aniseed is better integrated and remains fine, unlike ouzo where the aroma is more dominant.

• Which herbs are used in Tsilili tsipouro?

It reveals anise, but also notes of fennel, mint and licorice. The tasting thus gains in freshness and complexity.

• How to enjoy Tsilili tsipouro to the full?

Serve between 4 and 6°C. Then add a little cold water. In this way, the aromas unfold without losing their precision.

• Which dishes does Tsipouro Tsilili with aniseed go best with?

It goes well with grilled seafood, mild cheeses or light mezzés. Its freshness naturally complements many Mediterranean dishes.