Μικρο-Παρτίδες
2020 Μαύρο
(mavro – English: black)
Traditionally, Mavro is rarely used on its own. Not in Commandaria, not with dry wines. In 2020 we set aside a small batch to let Mavro lead.
The result is a fuller, more generous Commandaria wine, with a quietly rustic, village-wine character.
Tasting Notes
Carob, burnt sugar, and ripe plum on the nose. The palate is warm and generous. The lower acidity makes the body feel richer, rounder, decadent. Playful tannins and volatile acidity bright depth and balance,
Technical Details
Appellation
PDO Commandaria
Style
Unfortified
Grape Varieties
100% Mavro Ambelissimo
Alcohol
12%
Residual Sugars
188g/L
Oak Maturation
2 years
Nutritional Information
Ingredients
Sun-dried grapes
Calories per 100ml
602kj / 143kCal
Vegan
Yes
Preservatives / Antioxidants
Sulphites (potassium metabisulphite E224)
Serving Ideas
Mavro has the body and roundness to complement a wide range of flavours; it can lift something fresh like ceviche, add weight to roasted root vegetables or baked cauliflower, or echo the earthiness of fava.
In cocktails, it even works as a stand-in for sweet vermouth, giving stirred drinks a touch dried-fruit without overwhelming them.
Serve slightly chilled (~10°C).
In cocktails, it even works as a stand-in for sweet vermouth, giving stirred drinks a touch dried-fruit without overwhelming them.
Serve slightly chilled (~10°C).
Methodology
Terrain
Historic PDO region, Mediterranean climate, 600-800m altitude, limestone and magmatic soil.
Viticulture
Family-managed, indigenous varieties, ungrafted, goblet trained, organic, dry-farmed, hand-harvested
Vinification
Two weeks open-air sun-drying, basket pressing, spontaneous fermentation, no vinification additives, unfined, unfortified. INOX ferment, 3 years in old European oak.
The Artwork
Mavro is Cyprus’ most planted grape, used as a table grape, for raisins, wine, spirits. Even its leaves are used in cooking. The donkey on the label marks it as the island’s true workhorse.
