Region: Lythrodontas
Process
Made out of indigenous grape varieties, Mavro and Xinisteri, late-harvested out of specific mountainous vineyards, cultivated solely for Zivania production.
After carefully transported to the winery, grapes underlie a short sun-drying process for about a week, enough to evolve its aromatic complexity and finesse.
Then receives the custom-made smoking protocol of the winery, while burning vine branches pruned from the very same vineyard, to elegantly add a delicate smoked note.
The vinification that comes next, is a critical part of the production, since it is the last stage so as to create right after a refined base for distillation.
The old, hand forged Copper-Pot that we solely use, came in our possession a few years ago, and have been thoughtfully reconditioned so as to fit our standards.
The fire burning under the pot, is fueled by pinewood, sourced out of the neighboring forest, while consciously following a responsible foresting policy.
This refined spirit, drop by drop collected at the end of a slow-cooking, double distillation process.
And that is how its done!