A sweet dessert wine from sun-dried grapes, among the world's oldest named wines still being made.
History
Wine from the area was shown to the crusaders in the 12th century; the Knights Templar named it Commandaria. It is said to be 3,000+ years old.
Ingredients
- Xynisteri grapes
- Mavro grapes
How it's made
- Pick grapes late in the season
- Dry them in the sun for 1-2 weeks
- Press and ferment
- Age in barrels using a solera
- Bottle
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Keo
- Kyperounda
- Etko
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