Cyprus Flashcards

1
Q

Cyprus is divided politically between?

A

Turkey and Greece factions

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2
Q

Cyprus is most known for this wine?

A

Commandaria

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3
Q

Describe Commandaria?

A

sweet, amber dessert wine using Mavro (Red) & Xynisteri (White)

vinified separate or as a blend with dried grapes

Optional to fortify

Min 2 yrs barrel

Mana system traditionally used (Solera)

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4
Q

Mana System?

A

Solera aging for Commandaria

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