An impacted Jancis Robinson, beyond fashion and hype.
JR’s views on the Ultimate CEE Wine Fair in London in June on the FT, well worth a read even as Cyprus is highlighted as invited destination representing the East Mediterranean – what a great opportunity to highlight the freat evolution of lesser known native varieties and milestone as a sector.
“Some very decent dry white from the island’s Xynisteri and Promara grapes. Cypriot red wines of distinction are starting to be made from the local Lefkada and Maratheftiko grapes.
The best Cypriot wine I tasted, however, was of a type that has been made on the island for centuries, the rich, dark, sweet, oak-aged Commandaria”
All in all wines of real finesse and interest, “factors include cool nights in vineyards up to 1,500m above the sea, ungrafted vines because the island is phylloxera-free, and a propitious limestone base in many vineyards” – the very wine quest for Cyprus Wines, priceless distinction.
Congrats to the organizers and participants. 🍷
More information: Published event wine notes on JR.com