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