Tsikoudia
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In Greece, in particular on the island of Crete, Tsikoudia or Raki is a grape-based spirit made from the distillation of pomace, i.e., the pieces of grapes (including the stems and seeds) that were pressed for the winemaking process. It's a pomace brandy comparable to an Italian grappa or French marc.
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