Chestnut puree with pieces
Chestnut puree: an innovative sweet discovery of Avgerino Voio in the region of Kozani.
Many people do not know that there are chestnuts, not only in Southern Germany and in France, but also in Greece. But where are the chestnuts? And what are the Greeks doing with them ?
In Greece, our team in Avgerino starts in October to pick the chestnuts in the mountain of Avgerino Voio in the region of Kozani.
In the beautiful traditional village, Avgerinos, at an altitude of 1,100 meters, there is a long history in chestnut. There are many chestnut trees some of them even 300 years old, which are growing in well kept gardens and many others in the wild area of the mountain, in an area of several kilometers around the village.
Always pure growning only with rainwater and without any fertillizers, giving us the most delicious chestnuts, which are therefore very tasteful and usually exported to Italy.
That was the reason why we started our first production of “ chestnuts puree “ in October 2014, under name “ The Avgeriniotika”.
An innovative new handmade product, without any preservatives which contains pieces of chestnut, and makes it different from the other products on the market.
Our tips:
Chestnut puree with pieces is not only often served with wild dishes and dark meat. Also for filling of meat dishes (eg. Roulade, roast turkey) and as desserts is the first choice among the gourmet fans.
F.A.Q.
October is the chestnut time
- The chestnut trees
The trees of chestnut are up to 35 meters high and live over hundred years. Each adult tree bears in normal years up to 50 kilos of dark brown delicacy. In summer you can see from a long distance the much light green colour of their leaves.
- The fruit
You can see clearly the different from other fruits because they are contained in a spine ball. This cannot be picked up without gloves. In these balls always stuck three chestnuts of which we have usually two of a usable size.
• Packing
106 ml / 120 gr
156 ml / 175 gr
212 ml / 230 gr
Chestnut liqueur
No taste can be compared to that made with love.
At Fonte di Vita, we tried to taste in our childhood the handmade liqueurs of our grandmother. The unripe fruits from our village were closed in a bottle, waiting to become mature, and patiently expecting to taste a sip of the drink, the famous drink midle aged people.
After many years of testing and tasting with new, innovative recipes, we finally decided. We mixed the liqueur with ice cubes, accompanied with various dishes or served before or after the meal.
Now we are professionally engaged with the production of liqueurs.
The old familiar recipe and the same love of taste, the pure ingredients are all connected in one bottle by a modern distillery.
Opening the bottle all remembers and old memories coming up.
And what remains unchanged in the time, will be created by Fonte di Vita.
We are always here. At the source of life. In a beautiful and blessed place. In Milia Kozani. Between our roses, which give us the wonderful rose liqueur, the fine strawberries and the lucky pomegranates.
Let nature speak for itself. Time passes quickly and you meet the most famous chestnuts from Voio Avgerinos in Kozani.
We collect every chestnut and its precious juice, so you can enjoy the chestnut liqueur with fruit pieces. That is also what Fonte di Vita and Avgeriniotika making unique in the Greek as well as international market.
The combination of Fonte di Vita and Avgeriniotika.
Let's introduce us...
In the surroundings of Milia in Kozani, we created a modern, traditional distillery which has been certified with ISO (9001 & 22000), thus fulfill not only quality production but also all the hygienic specifications in our products. All our products are made from fresh, carefully selected fruits, and excellent top quality petals to obtain the unique recipe and keep all fine flavors and aromas characters unchanged.
Cheers...
The liqueur is considered the drink of the senses, not unfairly. Aromas and flavors swell the palate with each tasting. For this reason, we offer you fruity pomegranate liqueur, strawberry liqueur, rose liqueur and original chestnut liqueur, which beautify the delicatessen shelves of a discerning business owner and attracting the eyes of all customers. Fonte di Vita liqueurs remain original and exclusive gifts at any time and of every season.
