Products of Wine Bar & General Store, Gythio, Greece

A Traditional 'kafeinopoleon' in Gythio, on the one-way road into town from Sparta.

We have been operating our General Store & Wine Bar since 1993. We are always trying something new to keep it all interesting!

We sell our own olive oil, ouzo, & local wine, along with our own line of jams, marmalades, preserves, and pickles. As always, we make our preserves with as little sugar as possible, adding no artificial thickeners or other ingredients (unless you count the wine, brandy or drop of ouzo we splash in!) Packed in 250 ml jars (great for travellers and shipping) the products are heat-processed to form a vacuum seal. Refrigerate after opening.

For chefs, we have a white apron with our logo printed on the front, in Pierros’ favourite colour, deep green. We continue to carry our favourite T-shirt, with Pat’s sketch of the store up front and our circle-logo resting up high on the back.

Most items can be sent to you or packed to take with.... We love to hear from you, so send us a message from time to time.

List of Products

Jams & Marmalades
Apricot Jam		Fresh, pure flavour, this jam is heavenly on toasted bread!
Apricot Jam with Brandy & Black Pepper		~The pepper makes this great with cheese & roasted meats. Use to baste pork tenderloin on the grill or oven…
Cherry (Sour) Vissino		~Thick & with a rich deep cherry flavour, try this on cake or toast, or straight from the jar with a spoon!
Cherry (Sweet) Sauce		~A topping for thick yoghurt or ice cream, this is also refreshing as a traditional Mediterranean beverage.
Citrus Sauce		~Made from bitter & sweet oranges, lemon & a dash of whiskey. Pour syrup over almond cake. (Recipe attached)
Fig Jam		~From our own sweet dark figs, this jam is thick, with a hint of brandy and fresh ginger.
Figs in Red Wine Syrup		~One of our specialities, dried figs are steeped in a red-wine syrup with spices. ‘Tastes like Christmas’!
Orange Jam		~Not a purist's marmalade, more like a jam, this is delicious for breakfast.
Plum Jam with Orange Peel		~Our untreated oranges give a fresh taste to this lovely jam. Serve with yoghurt or any soft cheese.
Plum Jam with Black Pepper		~Like our Apricot with Pepper Jam, this goes well with roasted meats.
Tomato Marmalade		~An unusual mellow taste, we serve this over thick yoghurt. ~Good with cold sliced chicken or fresh cheese.
Tomato Marmalade with Oregano		~A traditional combination with a new twist! It’s tasty with eggs & toast!
Pickles, Olives, Oils & Vinegar
Blackberry Vinegar		~Blended from our wine vinegar & berries, this is good on salad, with lentils or oven roasted vegetables.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (cold pressed)		~From our own trees, first, cold pressed, our oil is rich and flavourful.
Olive oil with herbs		~We make this gift carafe to order. Garlic-steeped with oregano & rosemary…
Olives		~Kalamata olives from our own trees are packed in salt water.
Black Olive Spread		~Our Kalamata olives puréed with garlic, lemon & a drop of ouzo.
Oregano		~We pick and dry wild oregano & package it in small jars...
Pickled Capers		~Packed in salt water, these are hand-picked pure local capers.
Pickled Garlic		~Amazingly mild garlic in vinegar.
Pickled Peppers		~Salted & packed in vinegar, small green peppers are nice on salads.
Spirits
Brandy		Our favourite Kosteas label, with a hint of vanilla….
Ouzo		The traditional aperitif... in lined aluminum bottles: 0.3, 0.5, 1-litre.
Tsipouro		From our own grapes, a tangy “Grappa”...
Wines: Cabernet Brusco Rosé White		Our aged wines include Rosé, white and a fantastic Cabernet. We carry a crisp, fruity Chardonnay and a delicious dessert wine. Prices vary with vintage...


Wine Bar & General Store The Thomakos Family Pierros - Patricia - Yannis Winegythio@otenet.gr		Vas. Georgiou II, 67 Gythion, 23200 Lakonias, Greece fax/tel. +30.733.24113