PDO status ensures that only wines made in the traditional Commandaria region of Cyprus can use the name, following strict, historic production methods. It guarantees authenticity, origin, and the wine’s unique regional character.

• Commandaria is a historic dessert wine from Cyprus, produced under the PDO “Commandaria.” 12% APV.

• Grapes: Mavro + Xynisteri indigenous varieties.

• The grapes are sun-dried (on racks) for ~10 days to concentrate sugars before fermentation.

• Very sweet. Must age at least 2 years; oxidation and oak ageing are part of the process.

Nose

• Honey, sweet spices.

• Dried fruits: figs, raisins.

• Also notes of toffee, caramel, roasted nuts (hazelnuts / walnuts).

• Some oak and perhaps subtle vanilla / coffee / chocolate from barrel ageing / oxidation.

Palate

• Sweet, dessert wine: quite rich and concentrated sugar.

• Texture: velvety, thick, possibly viscous.

• Flavour profile echoes the nose: stewed or dried figs, raisins, caramel, toasted nuts, honey.

• Finish: long, lingering with sweetness balanced by oxidative notes; a good harmony between overtones of oak/oxidation and fruit.

Pairing Suggestions

Pair with: chocolate desserts; caramel or crème brûlée; fruit-based sweets; aged cheeses (e.g. aged halloumi, Parmesan, sweet or blue cheeses) to match the sweetness.