Ouzo was one of the first products developed by Panagiotis Vantanas back in 1904, when he opened his distillery in Patras.

At that time, the port of Patras was one of the largest Greek hubs of trade between the East and the West. Raisins, spices, nuts, herbs, seeds, groceries and imported goods were traded through the port. 
Panagiotis Vantanas was looking for the ideal ingredients that, after many distillation experiments, would help him master his own recipes to perfection.
Using unique raw materials, in the right proportions, he managed to create an Ouzo with the taste of his dreams: a taste of lingering tradition; the taste of a drink that makes you feel the heartbeat of Greece, anywhere in the world. 
He therefore created the 100% distilled ouzo and the Aenaon Ouzo.

ENJOYING VANTANA OUZO

The first tip for enjoying ouzo to the fullest is to first add water and then ice.
In this order, Ouzo is enjoyed at its best, as temperature is gradually reduced, properly releasing all its aromas.
In this way, the texture of the drink is intensified, the flavour palette is enhanced and the senses rejoice.
Ouzo loves the sun, the sea, good meze dishes and is best combined with good friends and a fun attitude. Small sips, sharp, appetizing flavours.
The high alcohol content of ouzo and its particularly aggressive flavour, seek and require opposite flavours for counterbalance. The taste balance between ouzo and the various meze dishes is achieved at an extreme point of intensity, where salt and pepper, lemon or vinegar, play the main role.
The variety of seafood, salads, pulses, cheese, meat, products of the Greek land and sea, highlight a huge wealth of flavours and unlimited choices to enjoy the tasting of Vantana ouzo.

BENEFITS FOR THE BODY

Like any alcoholic beverage, ouzo must be consumed responsibly and in moderation.
Its reasonable consumption benefits health due to its ingredients.
According to various studies and publications, anise helps in good bowel function, while it also contributes to the absorption of iron from food.
Ouzo can dilate the vessels and in this way can lower blood pressure.
The terpenes it contains, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action and protect cells from neurological diseases and from conditions such as heart disease, liver diseases, and others.