Metaxa

Brandy Metaxa 12 stelle 70cl

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Format: 70 cl

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Recommended price: 68,30 €
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Producer Metaxa
Type Brandy
Aromatic profile Notes of grape, spices, honey, vanilla
Ingredients Distilled grape, spices, honey
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging Minimum 12 years
Distillation method Continuous distillation
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or in cocktails
The Metaxa 12 Star Brandy is a distilled spirit of excellence that enchants from the first sip. Produced in Greece, its refined bouquet results from the selected blending of wines and spirits aged up to 12 years. This particular process bestows upon Metaxa an unmistakable aromatic complexity and a smoothness that sets it apart in the international brandy scene.

Visually, Metaxa 12 Star presents a deep amber color, rich and inviting. On the nose, it reveals a world of aromas ranging from candied fruit to sweet spices, with notes of vanilla and dark chocolate emerging thanks to prolonged aging in French oak barrels. There are also hints of citrus and molasses, adding an additional layer of complexity.

On the palate, it is velvety and rich, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Notes of ripe fruit blend with those of chocolate and vanilla, finishing with a lingering aftertaste that leaves spicy and slightly balsamic traces.

Metaxa 12 Star Brandy is ideal to be enjoyed neat, preferably at room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic range. It can also be an excellent ingredient for high-class cocktails, where its depth can significantly enhance the structure of the drink.

Ultimately, Metaxa 12 Star is more than just a brandy: it is a sensory experience that carries with it all the richness and tradition of Greek distillation, making it a prestigious spirit loved by connoisseurs and newcomers to the field.
Brand

Metaxa

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of 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.
brandy Greek spirit (amber spirit) blend of distillates and Muscat wines premium spirits
Country Greece
Region Samos; Attica (Kifissia)
Founded 1888

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.

Raw materials

Muscat wines from Samos wine distillates (origins: Spain, Italy, Greece)

Representative products

Metaxa 5 Stars 70cl Metaxa 7 Stars 70cl Metaxa 12 Stars 70cl Metaxa Grande Fine 70cl - Ceramica

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