The flavor of spices in wine of Troodos South

Discover the of Troodos South wines revealing the of spices flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Troodos South of Cyprus. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ayia Mavri or the Domaine Ayia Mavri produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Troodos South are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Troodos South often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, red fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.

We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Troodos South, producing 35 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Troodos South go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef.

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