Cyprus Flashcards
Where does most viticulture happen in Cyprus?
Along the central Troodos Mountain range where there is various volcanic-derived soils
What is the world’s oldest continually produced named wine?
Commandaria, documented as early as 800 BC
Commandaria PDO regulations?
14 villages in south-central Cyprus
native red Mavro and white Xynisteri are harvested from bush vines, then sun-dried for about two weeks
Who are some of the large beverage producers of Commandaria?
KEO, Etko, Sodap, and Loel
What two styles are made of Commandaria?
non-vintage, fortified wines composed primarily of Mavro made at the larger firms, and vintage-dated, unfortified examples with a higher concentration of Xynisteri
How many PDO regions are in Cyprus?
7
How many PGI regions are in Cyprus?
4
What is the most widely planted grape in Cyprus?
red Mavro, whose name translates to “black”
What is the most cultivated grape in Cyprus?
Xynisteri, for complexity and aging potential, despite its unfortunate name, meaning “lacking acidity”
When did Phylloxera reach Cyprus?
It never did, vines are planted on their own rootstocks