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Evgefsis | Wine with Honey Rhodes

Since the dawn of Greek civilization honey and wine were of great cultural significance. Closely tied to religion and praise, health and nutrition, fertility and beauty, a day did not go by where the Greeks did not use either one or both together. Some say it started from fermenting grapes to make wine and others say from honey to make mead, but eventually they made their way into the same pot for what we now call oinomelo (honey-wine), and the rest is history.
 
There are several references to Greek mythology and history about the wine with honey. Demokritos lived until old age by including wine with honey and bread in his diet. The witch Cirkeus seduced Odysseus' sailors by offering them a wine with honey. The nymph Melissa nurtured Zeus with wine with honey and bread to strengthen it. 

In the Nestor Palace in Pylos, in the Main Room of the palace, 35 wine jars were arranged in series. One of them is the word meritio [me-ri-ti-jo], that is wine with honey. Also note that in some of the 60 clay seals found in Warehouse of Wine there was a special incision point of the Linear Second Writing Wine Declaration.The Warehouse is described in Odyssey 3, 390-392.
 
The wine with honey we produce is based on the ancient Greek recipe with some modern touches. It is made of excellent quality wine and honey from Rhodes, producing aromas of wood, herbs and fruits.

Melitio is a local honey-wine that uses Rhodian wine and honey to create a smooth sweet nectar that is both tasty and healthy. Drink it chilled in a wine glass or as an ingredient in a cocktail, its sweet essence will captivate you. The ancient Greeks didn’t call it the nectar of the gods for nothing. SUPERNOVA Recipe: Melitio Rose Honey-wine, Strawberry syrup, Marendry liqueur...
 
 
 
 
 
 

SUPERNOVA

Our unforgettable spritz cocktail is made with Melitio rose honey-wine. To complement its vanilla, cherry and strawberry notes we used a touch of bitter cherry liqueur, strawberry syrup, topped it up with the effervescence of tonic water and served with a slice of cucumber. It is refreshing, complex, light and fruity. 

Recipe: Melitio Rose Honey-wine, Strawberry syrup, Marendry liqueur, Tonic water.
Garnish: Cucumber slice, strawberry. 


PACKAGING:
MELITIO 250ml & 500ml
NOSTALGIA 200ml & 500ml


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MEΛI-TAI 

Our Melitio blanc honey wine expresses strong earthy tones of ginger and matic tears, accompanied by the liveliness of lemon peels. This cocktail is our version of the historic 1940s Mai-Tai tiki cocktail and is served cold with crushed ice. You will find that the orange and lime bring out the lemon peels of the oinomelo, the rum accompanies that matic tones and the almond pairs perfectly with the ginger. If the Mai-Tai was around in ancient Athens, this is how they would be drinking it. Tropical

Recipe: Melitio Blanc Honey-wine, light rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup. 
Garnish: Mint sprig, orange peel, cinnamon stick (optional). 

 
PACKAGING:
MELITIO 250ml & 500ml
NOSTALGIA 200ml & 500ml


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WHITE WINE WITH HONEY
The white wine with honey is produced with wines from the local varieties Athiri and Moschato. It has a sophisticated taste that balances the sweetness of honey and the spicy nature of ginger, while offering the refreshing lemon aura and the distinctive aroma of mastic. 

Served cold (8 - 10 oC).

PACKAGING:

MELITIO 250ml & 500ml
NOSTALGIA 200ml & 500ml

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


RΟSE WINE WITH HONEY

Rose Rosemary is based on rosé wine from the local variety Mandilari. It has a mild and gentle taste with aromas of red fruits, strawberry and cherry.

Served frozen (10 - 12 oC).

PACKAGING:
MELITIO 250ml & 500ml
NOSTALGIA 200ml & 500ml

 
 
 
 
 
 


RED WINE WITH HONEY

The red veneer is made with wines of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Mandilari varieties. It has a rich and strong flavor of aromatic wood, honeycomb, coriander, and citrus flavors.

Served at room temperature (18oC), but can be served hot for a different tasting experience.

PACKAGING:
MELITIO 250ml & 500ml
NOSTALGIA 200ml & 500ml