DIONYSOS Cellar - KASSIMATIS - Skridlof 50 (Leather Street) - GR-73100 Chania

Traditional Cretan Products

Skridlof 50 (Leatherstreet) - GR-73100 Chania

Phone: +30 28210 27722 Fax: +30 28210 27723

Olive oil - Honey - Wine - Ouzo - Tsikoudia (Raki)

Herbs & Spices - Soap - Cosmetics - Ceramics - Souvenirs

	According to the Greek mythology, Dionysos has been one of the twelve gods of Olympus , son of Zeus and Semelis The DIONYSOS Cellar - KASSIMATIS Family Shop is a privately owned Venetian store aged approximately 700 years, and is located at 50 SKRYDLOF Street (Leather Market). Today it is a Cava shop run by the Kassimatis family. Over the last 80 years,		generation after generation has inherited it and in the past this building was been used as an Oil press, a Carpenter's workshop, Blankets factory and much more. Today at DIONYSOS Cellar - KASSIMATIS Family Shop you can find high quality local products such as Olive oil, Honey, Herbs, different kinds of spirits like local Wine, local Ouzo, home made Tsikoudia (Raki), Brandy, Hand Made Souvenirs.

Our Wine

"KASSIMATIS Family"

The red and white “Kassimatis family” wine, is bottled in limited numbers.

The Mantilari, Kotsifali, Grenache-rouge and Garignan grape varieties are used for the wine’s production.

Most of these varieties come from the non-watered vineyards of the mountainous area of Apokorona and the foothills of Lefka Ori.

This wine is fermented and matured in our small oak barrels.

Our Ouzo "KASSIMATIS Family"

Ouzo is a solely Greek distillate. The word OUZO can not be translated in another language. It is the traditional name of distilled liquor with the addition of aniseed, which is produced only in Greece.

The particular taste and aroma of this ideal alcoholic drink are due to some special plants that exist in abundance in the Greek nature and are used in its distillation. Each and every distiller has his own recipe, which is passed down from generation to generation and is kept as one of family secrets. The recipe’s success is due to the quality of the retort (Amvikas) and the singular mix and match of the aromatic plants.

OUZO can be enjoyed at all hours; when diluted with water or ice cubes, its color changes and its aroma “floods” the senses. It’s enough to cool even the hottest Greek summer.Ouzo is an ideal accompaniment to all seafood and also, can be used in cooking, cake making as well as the main ingredient in some alcoholic cocktails.

The only requirement is creative imagination and respect to tradition. This requirement we aim to uphold when choosing the tastiest variety of ouzo so that we satisfy even our most demanding customers.

Our Tsikoudia "KASSIMATIS Family"

Tsikoudia or Raki, is the drink that, for centuries, is made exclusively in Crete.

It is the favorite drink of the Cretan people. The invitation, “come home for a Tsikoudia” is characteristic of the Cretan people’s hospitality.

Tsikoudia is produced from grapes, and has a distinct taste and aroma.

Tsikoudia is offered as an aperitif, a shot, or boiled with honey (Rakomelo) and can be added in some cocktails, it is, also, the best remedy for the digestion, after a rich meal.

In summer, it may be served chilled and its cool flavor is very refreshing.

We are proud of our Tsikoudia because we produce it in the best traditional way.

KASSIMATIS Family - Traditional Cretan Products

Skridlof 50 (Leather street) - Tel.: 28210 27722

Theotokopoulou St. 63 - Tel.: 28210 27724