since 1881
Chios Island & Mastiha
Mastic is the brand product of Chios. This unique natural resin of the Chios mastic tree has multiple uses and its production and trade is a main pillar of the local economy. The Chios Gum Mastic Growers Association is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of natural Chios mastic, both in Greece and abroad.
The mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) is called “skinos” by the locals and grows all over the Mediterranean. However, the special variety that grows in Chios (Pistacia lentiscus var.chia) is the only one that produces natural resin or mastic. The mastic tree grows only in the south of the island. It is found in the villages Lithi, Vessa, Elata, Mesta, Olympoi, Pyrgi, Armolia, Kalamoti, Patrika, Flatsia, Nenita, Vouno, Koini, Pagida, Katarraktis, Exo Didyma, Mesa Didyma, Mermigki, Tholo Potami, Kallimasia, Neochori, Thymiana, Vaviloi, Agios Georgios Sykousis, which are also called “Mastihohoria”, meaning mastiha villages.
Distillery
Products
Mastiha Liqueur
Ouzo Rempiko
Tsipouro double distillation
Awards & Certificates
From International F&B Contests in Greece, Belgium, UK, Germany, Chile, USA.
Export
Cyprus, Turkey, USA, Switzerland, Italy, UK