{"id":18350,"date":"2025-04-02T07:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/our-history\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:25:08","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row heading_color=&#8221;light&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;17413&#8243; bg_image_type=&#8221;parallax&#8221; color_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; opacity_overlay=&#8221;30&#8243; padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;custom&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;custom&#8221; separator_bottom=&#8221;tilt-left-separator&#8221; separator_bottom_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; separator_bottom_color=&#8221;#222222&#8243; parallax_sensor=&#8221;350&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;12%&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;9%&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-zoom-in grve-h6 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-120\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" data-delay=\"400\"><span>SINCE 1915<\/span><\/h1><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-200\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"200\"><span>our history<\/span><\/h1>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row heading_color=&#8221;light&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;6x&#8221; columns_gap=&#8221;60&#8243; equal_column_height=&#8221;middle-content&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#222222&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-left grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-h6 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-160\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" data-delay=\"100\"><span>1915<\/span><\/h1><style type=\"text\/css\">.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf09d8 > span,.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf09d8 .grve-clipping-content > span {color: #d0ab76;background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);}<\/style><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-left grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-right grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-160 grve-title-gradient grve-title-6a05c28bf09d8\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"200\"><span>the establishment<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_style=&#8221;leader-text&#8221; animation=&#8221;grve-fade-in-left&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;300&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The history of the PROMPONAS handicraft business begins at the beginning of the last century, when, in 1915, Dimitrios Promponas decides to deal with the production and bottling of the local liqueur &#8220;KITRO NAXOU&#8221;. This effort continues even in the difficult years of the wars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Then, Stamatis Promponas, son of Dimitris, takes over the reins of the business. With the help and support of his wife, Sofia, the production of citron (kitro) is multiplied, sales are better-organized and demand increases dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741167722185{padding-right: 8% !important;padding-left: 8% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-colored-clipping-left grve-colored-clipping grve-clipping-animation grve-align-center\" style=\"\" data-clipping-color=\"primary-1\" data-delay=\"200\">  <div class=\"grve-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/promponas7-e1743579508254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/promponas7-e1743579508254.jpg 567w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/promponas7-e1743579508254-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/>   <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row heading_color=&#8221;light&#8221; padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;&#8221; columns_gap=&#8221;60&#8243; equal_column_height=&#8221;middle-content&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][vc_column column_custom_position=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_top=&#8221;minus-3x&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-colored-clipping-down grve-colored-clipping grve-clipping-animation grve-align-center\" style=\"\" data-clipping-color=\"primary-1\" data-delay=\"200\">  <div class=\"grve-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/distillery_11a.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/distillery_11a.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/distillery_11a-600x284.jpg 600w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/distillery_11a-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/distillery_11a-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>   <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;2x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;4x&#8221; columns_gap=&#8221;60&#8243; equal_column_height=&#8221;middle-content&#8221; mobile_equal_column_height=&#8221;false&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#222222&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741167722185{padding-right: 8% !important;padding-left: 8% !important;}&#8221;]<h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-h6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" data-delay=\"200\"><span>NEW CREATIONS<\/span><\/h1><style type=\"text\/css\">.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf1377 > span,.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf1377 .grve-clipping-content > span {color: #d0ab76;background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);}<\/style><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-right grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-120 grve-title-gradient grve-title-6a05c28bf1377\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"300\"><span>the expansion<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;grve-fade-in-left&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With his restless spirit and his appetite for more, he founded in 1978 the WINERY and the production of local spoon sweets, making the unique, in Naxos, crispy cherry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The success of the crispy cherry opens a path for new creations and so, the Promponas family starts the production of other traditional local products. With the same philosophy and respect for the authentic recipes, the handicraft business begins to produce rakomelo (honey raki), mastic and limoncello liqueur, enriching its product range with spirits that highlight the special aromas and flavours of Naxos.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741169230812{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-colored-clipping-up grve-colored-clipping grve-clipping-animation grve-align-center\" style=\"\" data-clipping-color=\"primary-1\" data-delay=\"200\">  <div class=\"grve-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/istoria3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/istoria3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/istoria3-180x300.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>   <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-h6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" data-delay=\"300\"><span>FAMILY TRADITION<\/span><\/h1><style type=\"text\/css\">.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf17e6 > span,.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf17e6 .grve-clipping-content > span {color: #d0ab76;background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);}<\/style><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-right grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-120 grve-title-gradient grve-title-6a05c28bf17e6\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"400\"><span>future generations<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;grve-fade-in-left&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;500&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Today, the effort is continued by his daughters, Katerina and Lina (3rd generation). Based on the values and family tradition, they try to incorporate fresher ideas, following the requirements of modern times. Thus, they create raki with citron aroma, which combines the tradition of raki with the unique freshness of local citron, offering a new and unique product to the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The followers of the tradition, the younger (4th) generation of the family, offer in their turn gastronomic experiences that are a unique opportunity to get to know one of the most beloved products of the Cyclades through a truly enjoyable tour of the distillery.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row heading_color=&#8221;light&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;16441&#8243; bg_image_type=&#8221;parallax&#8221; parallax_threshold=&#8221;0.8&#8243; color_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; opacity_overlay=&#8221;60&#8243; padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;6x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;6x&#8221; separator_bottom_color=&#8221;#222222&#8243; parallax_sensor=&#8221;350&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column]<h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-up grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-160\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"300\"><span><br>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Authenticity and Tradition<br \/>\nin each spirit.<br>\n<\/span><\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row heading_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;2x&#8221; columns_gap=&#8221;60&#8243; equal_column_height=&#8221;middle-content&#8221; mobile_equal_column_height=&#8221;false&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#222222&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741167722185{padding-right: 8% !important;padding-left: 8% !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741170933821{padding-right: 30% !important;padding-left: 30% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-align-center\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"200\">  <div class=\"grve-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/circle-design.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/circle-design.png 500w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/circle-design-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/circle-design-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/promponaskitro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/circle-design-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>   <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"grve-empty-space grve-height-2x\" style=\"\"><\/div><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-h6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" data-delay=\"300\"><span>FAITHFUL TO TRADITION<\/span><\/h1><style type=\"text\/css\">.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf1c61 > span,.grve-title-gradient.grve-title-6a05c28bf1c61 .grve-clipping-content > span {color: #d0ab76;background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(-45deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0ab76 0%, #d0ab76 100%);}<\/style><h1 class=\"grve-element grve-title grve-align-center grve-animated-item grve-duration-normal grve-fade-in-left grve-h1 grve-custom-font-1 grve-increase-heading grve-heading-160 grve-title-gradient grve-title-6a05c28bf1c61\" style=\"\" data-delay=\"400\"><span>our values<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; 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