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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Mavro is a red grape variety, with its roots in Commandaria, Cyprus.
The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, sweet and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dried fruit, honey, spices, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Commandaria and Cephalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Xynisteri.
On other labels it goes by Cipro Nero.
At the table it suits galatopoureko, irmik kurabuyesi and pecan pie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Galatopoureko
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Irmik kurabuyesi
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Pecan pie
Also labelled.
Cipro Nero.
Bottles to look for.
- Aes Ambelis Commandaria, Cyprus
- Alasia Commandaria, Cyprus
- Ekfraseis Madari Hills Collection 'Rapsodia' Rose, Cyprus
- Etko Winery Grand Commandaria, Cyprus
- Etko Winery St. Nicholas Commandaria, Cyprus
- Keo Othello, Limassol, Cyprus
- Keo St. George Commandaria, Cyprus
- Keo St. John Commandaria Vintage, Cyprus
Mavro: common questions
01.What does Mavro taste like?+
Mavro tastes of dried fruit, honey, spices, floral and herbal. The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, sweet and high alcohol.
02.Where is Mavro from?+
Mavro originates in Commandaria, Cyprus.
03.Where is Mavro grown?+
The key regions for Mavro are Commandaria and Cephalonia.
04.What food pairs with Mavro?+
Pour it with galatopoureko, irmik kurabuyesi and pecan pie.
05.What else is Mavro called?+
Mavro is also labelled Cipro Nero.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Cyprus.