Tsiakkas Commandaria
Oenologist: Vaggelis Mpakalexis
Varietal Composition: 100% Xynisteri
Vineyard Altitude: 800m
Mesoclimate: Warm summers with Cool nights. The goblet foliage helps protect from the warm temperatures
Harvest: Mid October
Grafting: Ungrafted vines – No Phylloxera, 60+ years old
Soil Type: Sandy Volcanic
Trellis System: Goblet
Vineyard Area: Commandaria Area -Agios Mamas
Organic Farming: No
Organic Certification: No
Vinification method: Handpicked grapes, 2 weeks sun drying, Selective yeast, INOX control vats, No fortification
Oak ageing: 5 years ageing in used French and American barrels
Aromas: Intense fruit aromas of sweet pergamont, mature apricot and figs. It is accompanied with a nutty and toffee aftertaste. A well balanced wine with a harmony between fruitiness, acidity and sweetness.
Chemical Analysis:
Alcohol 15.3%
Total Acidity 95.8 meq/L
Res Sugar 218.3 g/L
Pairs With: Nuts, hard cheeses, dark chocolate cakes
Serving Temperature: 12-14 Degrees Celsius
Ageing Potential: 10+ Years
Production Volume: 3000 bottles