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Metaxa

METAXA is a Greek brand known as "The Original Greek Spirit": a blend of aged wine distillates, Muscat wines from the island of Samos and a bouquet of Mediterranean botanicals, produced and marketed as a distinctive amber spirit.
  • Kifissia (Athens) · Samos; Attica (Kifissia) · Greece
  • Since 1888

Metaxa

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The story
METAXA was created by Spyros Metaxa in 1888. Initially produced in Piraeus, the company moved its cellars to Kifissia (Athens) in 1968. Ownership passed from the founding family to international groups: sold to Grand Metropolitan in 1989 and later acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2000. Over time the brand developed a range of numbered expressions (5, 7, 12 Stars and various premium releases) and strengthened its connection with the Muscat vineyards of Samos.
Production philosophy
To highlight the terroir of Samos and the craftsmanship of winemaking/distillation: selection of aromatic Muscat wines, separately aged wine distillates and the union of these components with Mediterranean botanicals to achieve a soft, aromatic and recognizable character.
Territory
Greece; Muscat vineyards on the island of Samos (supply of Muscat wines); operational cellars in the Kifissia area (Athens); international brand/industrial presence through the owning group.
Production method
Selection of Muscat wines from the islands (notably Samos) and wine distillates sourced from various origins; separate aging of components in oak casks, subsequent blending ("marriage") and finishing with a bouquet of Mediterranean botanicals before further maturation and bottling.
Distillation
Use of wine distillates; for the Greek component the practice of distilling from sun-dried grapes is documented.
Ageing
Separate aging of Muscat wines and distillates in oak casks; subsequent assembly (blending) and further maturation of the blend in casks.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Kifissia (Athens)
Categories
  • brandy
  • Greek spirit (amber spirit)
  • blend of distillates and Muscat wines
  • premium spirits
Raw materials
  • Muscat wines from Samos
  • wine distillates (origins: Spain, Italy, Greece)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • Limousin oak casks
Representative products
  • Metaxa 5 Stars 70cl
  • Metaxa 7 Stars 70cl
  • Metaxa 12 Stars 70cl
  • Metaxa Grande Fine 70cl - Ceramica
What makes it distinctive
  • Founded by Spyros Metaxa in 1888
  • Distinctive product: blend of Samos Muscat wines, aged wine distillates and Mediterranean botanicals
  • Part of the Rémy Cointreau group since 2000
  • Commercial range includes METAXA 5, 7, 12 Stars and various premium/reserve releases
  • Presence of a visitor house/centre called LIKNON on Samos and historic cellars in Kifissia

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