Hydromeli Melitokraso - Mead from Laconia 500ML
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description: Sotirale Family Mead – Traditional Greek Hydromeli Step back through centuries of Greek history with Sotirale Family Mead, a rare and captivating drink traditionally known in Greece as Hydromeli or Melitokraso. Handcrafted by the Sotirale family in Vatika, near the historic castle town of Monemvasia in Laconia, this exceptional mead is created using a closely guarded family recipe passed down through generations. Made from just two of nature’s purest ingredients, Greek honey and water, it is a beautiful expression of patience, craftsmanship and ancient tradition. Three distinctive varieties of Greek honey aromatic thyme, delicate blossom and richly flavoured heather are carefully combined with water before undergoing a slow fermentation in barrels. The mead is then left to mature for two full years, allowing its flavours and aromas to deepen and develop naturally. The result is a striking deep-red drink with an enticing honeyed aroma, gentle sweetness and a rich, smooth and beautifully balanced character. Mead is considered one of the oldest fermented alcoholic drinks in the world, with a history reaching back thousands of years. In ancient Greece, it was celebrated as the legendary “nectar of the gods” and enjoyed during feasts, ceremonies and important occasions. Its story continued across cultures and generations, but in Monemvasia, it holds an especially romantic meaning. According to local tradition, newly married couples would drink Melitokraso each day during the first month of their marriage, the period that became known as the “honeymoon.” The sweetness of the honey was believed to bring love, happiness and a beautifully sweet beginning to married life. The Sotirale family has lovingly brought this ancient drink into the modern world while remaining faithful to its heritage. Every bottle reflects their deep connection to the land of Laconia, their experience with Greek honey and their commitment to preserving a drink whose origins are woven into mythology a…
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