Indigenous varieties of wine-producing grapes The indigenous varieties of wine-producing grapes of Cyprus, from which the wines and spirits presented in the recipes of this publication are produced: Xynisteri: White variety widely-acknowledged and very popular, with predominant aromas of white-fleshed citrus fruits. Maratheftiko: Indigenous red variety that produces exuberant wines, strong in alcohol and an extract with manifestations of violet and small red forest fruits aromas, aromatic herbs of the Cypriot countryside and spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and black pepper; wines constituting proof that Cyprus produces terroir wines. Ntopio Mavro: A leading variety that participates in the production of a plethora of wines and spirits, especially in the well-known Commandaria and the traditional Zivania, two Cypriot products that are registered as Protected Designation of Origin and Geographical Indication products, respectively.
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