Admiral in Kosmas

The winery "the Admiral" located in Cosmas Kynouria one of the most beautiful villages of Arcadia, which is perched in the mountain range of Parnon, at an altitude of 1.150. The "balcony of Kynouria" is built amphitheatrically, among firs, chestnuts, walnuts and plane trees, in an area with abundant running water, springs and ravines.

Cosmas ornaments are the beautiful square with eight plane trees ("Caught" like a dance, according to the wish of the one who planted them in 1883), the church of Agioi Anargyroi with three lion-head fountains, the stone-built houses with remarkable architecture, the Folklore Museum, the picturesque chapels.

It has been located on the north side of the square for 35 years winery "the Admiral". And what is the Admiral looking for in the firs and on the ridges of Parnon, we reasonable travelers of the village wonder? as Eggonopoulos justifiably wondered "General, what did you ask for in Larissa with a Hydraean?"

The answer was given by the current owner of the store: The first owner of the tavern who opened it in 1955 he had served in the Royal Navy, in the submarines and his friends jokingly called him admiral. The current owner o Panagiotis Siovolos took over the store 40 years ago, in the 1970s and is now in the hands of his daughter and grandchildren who now work together. A happy family. The small tavern has a nice room for the snowy winter days, a courtyard in front of it and an elevated terrace under the remote plane tree of the village.

From the delicacies you do not know what to choose first. Boiled goat (a Turkish delight), braised lamb, pork lemonade, braised rabbit and grilled steaks, chicken and brisket.

My boss was impressed by her anyway revitada, The green pie and of course from "Hay" a gastronomic experience unprecedented.

In some villages of Parnonas such as Kosmas and Basin from March to April pick some grass - radically they are washed, washed and hung from a thread to dry in the shade but with good ventilation. After a week of drying per string, they put them in bags where they wait for its time. At this stage they really look like hay. But when they are boiled, they acquire an incredible freshness and taste.

If you get there do not forget to try them!