Native wineries with some very Cypriot bottles
Papaioannou Vineyard
Final 12 months, Vasa Koilaniou’s Papaioannou Vineyard created two new labels, the Petra white and purple. Each are blends, younger and recent easy-drinking wines.
2023 Papaioannou Vineyard Petra, Varietal, ABV 13%
A mix of about 70% Xynisteri and the remainder with Spourtiko and Malaga. The wine is harmonious and recent, demonstrating the potential of the native varieties and the fragrant Muscat of Alexandria (Malaga). Pale yellow color with inexperienced hues. It opens with beneficiant aromas of citrus and unique fruit akin to pineapple and inexperienced melon, white peach and apricot, white flower, herbs and a few traces of honey emerge. Comfortable on the palate, it has a velvety really feel within the mouth, with a protracted, satisfying aftertaste due to its acidity, construction and flavours. A great aperitif or served with inexperienced salad with nectarines and chevre, fritto misto mare, dips or vegetable risotto. €8.50
2023 Papaioannou Vineyard Petra, Varietal, ABV 13%
Mataro is the dominant grape on this mix with a small proportion of the Greek selection Agiorgitiko and the native Maratheftiko. Younger and recent, luscious blackcurrant, cherry and plum with mild floral, floor pepper and earthy spice. The fruit-driven palate is wealthy however with acidity aplenty, and a fistful of muscular, spicy tannins. Get pleasure from this purple barely cooler now in the summertime with something on the BBQ. €8.50
Contact: Papaioannou Vineyard, Vasa Koilaniou, Tel: 99 608247. Distributed by WineVault
The Anama Idea
Anama is an unique wine model, a group of wines designed to focus on the worldwide palate. The Anama Vintages, the model’s signature challenge, is the results of their research on Cyprus’ custom and terroir, additionally taking within the trendy idea of high quality and design. They do replicate the individuality of the historic wine tradition of Cyprus.
The Anama idea was created by jewelry designer Kristina and oenologist Lefteris.
The Anama Cellar, as I discovered myself once I visited just lately, is hidden in a pine forest simply exterior the village of Lythrodontas. It’s a up to date development, influenced by Cyprus’ provincial structure and the idea of contemporary design. It’s structured to ergonomically accommodate the wants of the specialised winemaking strategies utilized for the manufacturing.
2023 Anama Xynisteri, Varietal, ABV 12.5%
Light and persuasive, gentle and crisp, a recent Xynisteri with gentle yellow color. Medium intense nostril with notes of fennel and effective herbs, some inexperienced apple and pear, together with tropical fruit and citrus within the background. On the palate is cheerful marked by its varietal character. The refined last bitterness offers a protracted, fruity and balsamic aftertaste. Ideally suited to take pleasure in alone or paired with shellfish, fish and even unique meals. €23
2022 Anama Xynisteri – oak fermented ABV 13%
Fermented and matured in 1000lt oak barrels for a couple of months, it has a golden color with daring aromas of ripe pears, peaches and notes of lemon peel, freshly minimize inexperienced and blended herbs. Creamy texture within the mouth with pronounced minerality and toasted notes from the oak ageing make this Xynisteri really spectacular. Get pleasure from with linguini and crab, grilled sea bass or roast hen. €28
2023 Anama Mild Rosé, ABV 12%
A light-weight rosé, a results of Xynisteri and Maratheftiko mix, a crisp rosé with a superb salmon pink color. It has an expressive nostril of little purple berries, wild strawberries, purple cherries, watermelon and black peppercorn. On the palate it has a fleshy texture, in steadiness and consistent with the nostril. Good acidity gives a tense finale, effective, fruity, easy-drinking rosé. Get pleasure from with gentle salads and pastas in addition to spiced hen and fish and my favorite prawns with ouzo and courgette. €23
2023 Anama Darkish Rosé, ABV 13%
A deep ‘purple kind’ rosé, a mix of two purple grape varieties Maratheftiko and Agiorgitiko fermented in French and American outdated barriques. It shows aromas of pomegranate, citrus, spring flowers, iodine, jasmine and crushed stones, adopted by a superbly outlined texture, a fleshy core of fruit and smokiness that underpin a fragile, well-delineated and calcareous end. It’s going to drink properly in its youth, however I believe it’ll additionally age gracefully over the subsequent two to 5 years. It goes effectively with grilled lamb, burgers, sausages grilled over an open flame or roast duck. €28
2023 Anama Younger Crimson, ABV 13%
A mix of Maratheftiko, the Greek Agiorgitiko and Lefkadha, it has a pure ruby color, with aromas of roses, black olives, blueberry, blackberry, rosemary and thyme leadinig to a light-weight to medium-bodied palate that’s spherical, balanced, mouth-filling and well-structured, with mushy tannins and lingering flavours of flowers, herbs and darkish fruits. There’s a freshness and steadiness right here that’s irresistible. Pair with grilled meats and a yard paella. €28
2022 Anama Agiorgitiko – Oak Matured, ABV 13%
The color is vibrant, deep morello cherry-red. The nostril reveals aromas of blackberries, raspberries and ripe strawberries with only a contact of tobacco and spices akin to clove and cinnamon. The end is reasonably lengthy, dominated by purple fruits and adopted by candy vanilla and black pepper. A rabbit stew is simply good with this Agiorgitiko in addition to Moussaka or pork souvlaki. €35
The Anama Idea Lythrodontas – Tel: 96 239482, distributed by Vinologie
