Cyprus — wine

Cyprus

One of the world's oldest wine regions with continuous production since at least 800 BCE. Commandaria — made from sun-dried Mavro and Xynisteri grapes on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains — is the world's oldest appellation wine still in production. Also producing modern dry wines from Maratheftiko and Xynisteri.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding conditions on the Troodos foothills; both Commandaria and dry Maratheftiko showed exceptional quality.
2021 Classic Mediterranean vintage; Xynisteri showed rare mineral freshness from high-altitude sites.
2020 Benchmark year; Kyperounda and Tsiakkas produced Maratheftiko of extraordinary depth and aging potential.
2019 Outstanding Troodos vintage; sun-dried Mavro achieved optimal concentration for Commandaria.
2018 Solid vintage; modern dry wine producers continued to demonstrate the island's quality potential.