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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Maratheftiko is a red grape variety, with its roots in Paphos, Cyprus.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to coffee, chocolate and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Paphos.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and vigorous vigour.
On other labels it goes by Aloupostaphylo, Mavrospourtiko, Pampakia and Vambakadha.
At the table it suits stewed rabbit with onions (stifado), braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips and eggplant stuffed with lamb and pinenuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Paphos
Food pairings.
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Stewed rabbit with onions (stifado)
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Braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips
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Eggplant stuffed with lamb and pinenuts
Also labelled.
Aloupostaphylo, Mavrospourtiko, Pampakia, Vambakadha, Vamvakada, Vambakina.
Bottles to look for.
- Fikardos Winery Maratheftiko, Pafos, Cyprus
- Kalamos Winery Maratheftiko Gerani, Paphos, Cyprus
- Keo Heritage Maratheftiko, Limassol, Cyprus
- Kolios Maratheftiko, Paphos, Cyprus
- Makarounas Maratheftiko, Cyprus
- Tsiakkas Winery Vamvakada, Pitsilia, Cyprus
- Vasa Winery Vineyards Argyrides Maratheftiko, Limassol, Cyprus
- Vouni Panayia 'The Rebel' Maratheftiko, Paphos, Cyprus
Maratheftiko: common questions
01.What does Maratheftiko taste like?+
Maratheftiko tastes of coffee, chocolate and floral. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Maratheftiko from?+
Maratheftiko originates in Paphos, Cyprus.
03.Where is Maratheftiko grown?+
The key regions for Maratheftiko are Paphos.
04.What food pairs with Maratheftiko?+
Pour it with stewed rabbit with onions (stifado), braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips and eggplant stuffed with lamb and pinenuts.
05.What else is Maratheftiko called?+
Maratheftiko is also labelled Aloupostaphylo, Mavrospourtiko, Pampakia, Vambakadha and Vamvakada, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Cyprus.