Zivania or zivana (Greek: ζιβανία, ζιβάνα) is a Cypriot pomace brandy produced from the distillation of a mixture of grape pomace and local dry wines made from Xynisteri and Mavro grapes. [1]

Aug 14, 2012 · Zivania is a traditional alcoholic beverage, which has been produced for centuries in Cyprus by distillation, and has played an important role in the everyday life of Cypriots.

Zivania is a traditional Cypriot distillate that is produced on the island of Cyprus. It is a colourless alcoholic beverage with a light aroma of grapes. Its average content in alcohol is 45%. There is no sugar in it and no acidity.

Zivania is a Cypriot brandy produced from grape pomace—solid components of grapes that are left after the juice has been pressed. The distillate is then mixed with dry wines which are traditionally produced from native Mavro and Xynisteri grapes.

Before modern medicine, Zivania was an essential first-aid staple in every Cypriot home. It can be used to treat and sterilise wounds, to massage sore body parts, to numb toothache, or to warm the body from cold.

Feb 5, 2022 · Zivania – This is a traditional Cypriot grape vodka, which began to be produced in the XNUMXth century. In our country, it resembles grape moonshine, in Italy it resembles grappa, and in France it resembles brandy.

Jan 5, 2023 · One of the things we were excited to try here in Cyprus is Zivania, the local firewater. It’s a 80+ proof brandy that Cypriots make from pomace (the grape residue left from wine-making), mixed with wine.

Zivania is a pomace brandy made in Cyprus from a combination of grape pomace (the solid remains of grapes after they’ve been pressed for juice) and locally-sourced dry wines. It’s believed to have been around since the Republic of Venice ruled Cyprus, and production continued through the Ottoman and British rule of the island.

Dec 14, 2017 · Zivania is served iced cold with meze, appetisers, or sweets. It is now protected by EU regulations as a product unique to Cyprus. Zivania is a distillate alcoholic beverage.

Zivania is a traditional Cypriot alcoholic beverage known for its strong and distinctive character. This clear, colorless spirit is made through the double distillation of local grapes or their pomace (the grape skins, seeds, and stems left after winemaking).