Winery Etko - Olympus WineriesSt. Nicholas Commandaria
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
The St. Nicholas Commandaria of the Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries is in the top 5 of wines of Cyprus and in the top 5 of wines of Commandaria.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the St. Nicholas Commandaria of Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries in the region of Lemesos often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or coffee and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, caramel or raisin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries's St. Nicholas Commandaria.
Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc
Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of St. Nicholas Commandaria from Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries are 2012, 2015, 2009, 1998 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries
The Winery Etko - Olympus Wineries is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Commandaria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Commandaria
The wine region of Commandaria is located in the region of Lemesos of Cyprus. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Loel or the Domaine Etko - Olympus Wineries produce mainly wines red, sweet and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Commandaria are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Commandaria often reveals types of flavors of oaky, microbio or floral and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, plum or smoke.
The wine region of Lemesos
The wine region of Lemesos of Cyprus. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vlassides or the Domaine KEO produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lemesos are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lemesos often reveals types of flavors of oaky, pineapple or orange and sometimes also flavors of nutty, honey or walnut.
The word of the wine: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
