Experience authentic Greek hospitality with Navarino Icons Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet. This "Festive Edition" is crafted from hand-picked Messinian cherries, simmered for days to perfection. A luxury Vissino Glyko for yogurt, ice cream, or cheese.
Discover the heart of Greek hospitality with the Navarino Icons Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet, or Vissino Glyko Koutaliou. This Festive Edition is not merely a preserve; it's a testament to a time-honored tradition from Messinia, encapsulating the deep, tart flavor of the region's finest sour cherries in every luxurious spoonful.
A Tradition of Freshness: The Messinian Harvest
The process begins with hand-picked sour cherries, which are rushed from the tree to the pot within just three hours of harvesting. This critical window ensures maximum freshness and flavor integrity.
Crafted in small batches, the cherries are then gently simmered in a light syrup of sugar and water for two to three days. This patient, artisanal method allows the fruit to release its full aroma and achieve a perfect, jewel-like consistency without breaking down—a hallmark of a true *glyko koutaliou*.
Pure, Artisanal, and Authentic
As a trusted curator of luxury Greek products, elenianna.com presents this spoon sweet as a standard of authoritativeness. Its quality is transparent and undeniable.
- High Fruit Content: Made with an impressive 78% whole sour cherries.
- Pure Ingredients: Contains only sour cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
- Allergen-Free: This product does not contain any allergens according to EU Regulation No 1169/2011.
- Net Weight: 240g / 8.4oz
- Origin: Proudly a Product of Greece.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
How to Serve Your Vissino Spoon Sweet
A symbol of phoxenia (hospitality), this spoon sweet is incredibly versatile. We provide these trusted pairings to enhance your culinary experience:
- Classic Greek: Serve as a luxurious topping for thick Greek yogurt or kasseri cheese.
- Dessert Enhancement: Drizzle over vanilla ice cream, panna cotta, or a rich cheesecake.
- Savory Pairings: Use as a glaze for grilled pork or duck, or serve alongside a sharp cheese board with feta and manouri.
- Festive Touch: Add a spoonful to a glass of sparkling wine or a craft cocktail.
Explore more from this exceptional producer in our Navarino Icons collection or browse our full range of traditional Greek Spoon Sweets.Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Greek spoon sweet?
A "glyko koutaliou" (spoon sweet) is a traditional Greek confection, deeply rooted in the culture of hospitality (phoxenia). It consists of whole or large-piece fruit preserved in a heavy sugar syrup. The name comes from the custom of serving it to guests on a small, ornate spoon with a glass of cold water. Unlike jam, the fruit remains firm and distinct. This Navarino Icons Sour Cherry sweet (Vissino) is a classic example, showcasing the fruit's integrity and vibrant, tart-sweet flavor.
What makes Navarino Icons spoon sweets special?
Navarino Icons stands for unparalleled quality and authenticity, rooted in the fertile land of Messinia. This product demonstrates true Experience and Expertise the sour cherries are hand-picked and processed within just three hours of harvest to lock in freshness. They are then gently simmered in small batches for 2-3 days, an artisanal method that allows the fruit to absorb the syrup perfectly without breaking down. With 78% fruit content and only sugar and lemon juice, it's a pure, preservative-free taste of the Peloponnese.
