Cypriot wines perfect for the summer July 18, 2007
Posted by grhomeboy in Food Cyprus, Wine & Spirits.trackback
N/V Tihikos Moschato, Mesana Krelan Winery, Pafos Regional, Alcohol Volume 12% > A medium sweet wine form the Krelan Winery based on the Malaga varietal, which, up until in the mid nineties, was planted in abundance especially in Pafos. Basically Malaga is better known as Muscat of Alexandria and there are about 280 hectares of it. Medium intensity yellow in colour, clear, with brilliant yellow hue. Grapey and herbal on the nose, mint, ripe pear, melon and honeysuckle are the predominant aromas along with roses. Light to medium body, more raisin concentration on the palate, intense fruit of melon and peach, the taste lasts long enough in the mouth. Served at 9 degrC, this wine was excellent with pan-fried chicken and blue cheese sauce, and it will do well with Spanish tapas or baked fish in tomato and spicy sauce.
N/V Tihikos Maratheftiko, Mesana Krelan Winery, Paphos Regional, Alcohol Volume 13% > The Maratheftiko is kept for 12 months in oak barrels, which is evident on the nose. Deep red in colour, limpid and clear, the nose is also supported by intense red fruit, plums and blackcurrant, a touch of leather and sweet spice, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium body, red fruit in abundance, firm tannins and medium aftertaste with the fruit lost. At 16 to 18 degrC, this Maratheftiko was perfectly married with roast leg of lamb infused with mixed herbs. Rest assured that this wine is ideal with your barbecue outings. Silver medal at Concours International du Vin 2005 and Silver also at the 1st Cyprus Wine Competition.
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