Vamvakada, Tsiakkas
Producer: Tsiakkas
Region: Pitsilia
Country: Cyprus
Grape Composition: 100% Vamvakada (Maratheftiko)
ABV: 13.5%
Tsiakkas Vamvakada is a premium Cypriot red wine crafted from the indigenous Maratheftiko grape grown at high-altitude volcanic vineyards, known for its intense aromas of red fruits, cherries, raspberries, and violets, and a full-bodied, velvety palate with robust tannins, vibrant acidity, spicy woody notes, flavors of macerated cherries, plum molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon, typically aged for 12–13 months in French and American oak barrels and ideally paired with red meats, hearty stews, legumes, and hard cheeses.