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Ouzo Varvagianni

Ouzo Varvagianni

The 1860 ο Efstathios Varvagiannis came from Odessa, Russia to Plomari of Lesbos bringing with him his experience and knowledge in distillation. Many years have passed since then. However, the 5th generation of the family that currently leads the business, is fully aware of the weight and history of the distillery.

Its facilities Ouzo Varvagianni, of the historical distillery with a life of 156 years, are located just before we reach Plomari. First we are greeted by Ouzo Museum located in front of distillery. Here are the first tools used for bottling and pasting the famous blue label, but also the first cauldron built in 1858 in Istanbul, where centuries-old secrets and techniques were tested to give birth to the recipes of the Varvagiannis family.

The distillery can be visited and the visitor can try, buy ouza from the store, but also read the history book of the Varvagiannis family.

In the production area, where there are 6 distillers, of which at least two work at a time. The total annual production amounts to 500.000 liters. Of the quantity produced, 25-30% is exported.

Varvagianni distillery has 5 types of ouzo, all 100% distilled spirits:

The most historical and famous ouzo is Ouzo Varvagianni Blue, produced at 46 degrees. The Ouzo Evzon since 1950 is a traditional aperitif produced at 47 degrees. Rich taste and unique aromas in a bottle of ouzo inspired by the classic Greek beauty of the goddess, born in 1962 Ouzo Aphrodite produced at 48 degrees and based on the finest fraction of multiple fractions. The Varvagiannis family created in 1997 a new, soft ouzo, the Ouzo Varvagianni Green at 42 degrees. Finally, the collectible Ouzo Varvagianni "the essence of spirits" is an ouzo that was distilled especially for the 150 consecutive years of the family in the field of ouzo, with continuous fractional distillations, at 46 degrees and production in a limited quantity.

The Varvagianni family with such a history and tradition, is highly valued in Lesvos. The quality of its products and the dynamic involvement of the 6th generation give the guarantees for a continuous upward course in the future.

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  • Ouzo Varvagianni Plomari Lesvos
  • Ouzo Varvagianni Plomari Lesvos
  • Ouzo Varvagianni Plomari Lesvos
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