ETKO Olympus Commandaria Cyprus

Commandaria, Cyprus

The world's oldest named wine — Commandaria produced from sun-dried Xynisteri and Mavro grapes in the Troodos foothills. Amber-brown, viscous, and intensely concentrated with dried fig, date, raisin, carob, coffee, toffee, and a balsamic acidity that prevents cloying sweetness. Aged in a fractional solera blending vintages across decades. A wine of ancient character and profound historical significance — one of the wine world's most unique and irreplaceable expressions.

Pairing intelligence

• dessert: Commandaria with honey-spiced cookies is a Cypriot and Greek tradition. The wine's dried fruit and honey character mirrors the cookie's filling, while its balsamic edge provides contrast to the sweetness.
• cheese: Cyprus's most iconic cheese with its most iconic wine — the wine's concentrated sweetness contrasts with Halloumi's salt while dried figs echo its dried fruit complexity. Thyme honey bridges the two.
• starter: The wine's balsamic acidity and dried fruit sweetness complement rich pâté in the manner of Sauternes with foie gras. Morello cherry echoes its fruit complexity.
• dessert: Commandaria's dried fruit and coffee notes bridge to dark chocolate. Sea salt mirrors its balsamic edge while olive oil ice cream connects to Cyprus's Mediterranean terroir.