Cyprus in the spotlight
Amazing Xynisteris and Maratheftiko, from Greece and Grapes!

 

In a recent article in The Master's Voice column, Yannis Karakasis MW
refers to the rising potential of Cypriot wine and the enthusiasm

that surrounds the island’s indigenous varieties, 

such as Xynisteri and Maratheftiko.


He notes that "The new trends worldwide favor indigenous varieties,
and the quality of Cypriot wines is constantly improving (Gold in the
Decanter for Xynisteri and Promara in 2016 and 2017), together with the
remarkable group of Cypriot Sommeliers and the millions of tourists who
visit the island, it seems that the future is on their side.''.
You can read the complete article here, which includes information

about the main varieties and wine styles of the island.

Going one step further, we can now offer you our very first selection

of Cypriot wines from Greece and Grapes e-shop! It is a unique opportunity
to taste the difference and experience the diversity of the Cypriot terroir,

that reaches approximately 1.600 meters of altitude. Based on
indigenous varieties unaffected by phylloxera.
Such a rare combination!

 

The wines available on our e-shop are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zambartas Xynisteri 2017 | 12.80€

 

 

Location: Krasochoria, Limassol, old vines at 850 meters altitude.
 


Style: Fruity but at the same time herbal with mineral undertones.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vouni Panayia Alina Xynisteri 2017 | 10.00€

 

 

Location: Pafos, vines 70 years old     rising up to 1150 meters altitude.

 

Style: Fruity, round, soft with persistent aftertaste.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tsiakkas Xynisteri 2017 | 11.50€

 

 

Location: Pitsilia, up to 1200 meters altitude.


Style: Mineral, complex and full of herbal sensation.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kyperounda Petritis Xynisteri 2017 | 12.00€

 

 

Location: Pitsilia, up to 1500 meters altitude.
 


Style: Mineral, herbal and complex with great ageing potential, due to oak maturation.  Petritis is a benchmark wine for Cypriot wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argyrides Maratheftiko 2015 | 21.70€

 

Location: Krasochoria, Limassol

Style: Fruity but also floral with aromas of roses and hints of spices, Maratheftiko from Argyrides winery shows the potential of the variety when it is treated with care both in the vineyard and the winery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, in our shelves you will also find a Zivania (the traditional Cypriot distillate), as well as a fantastic Commandaria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tsiakkas Zivania | 36.30€

 

Premium Zivania that matures in Commandaria barrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kyperounda Commandaria | 28.50€

 

 

The dessert wine that was offered at Queen Elizabeth's formal dinner during the official opening ceremony of the two-day meeting of the Head of Government member countries of Commonwealth in April 2018. A sweet
elixir of tremendous complexity. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers!