On one of the most important days of the year, balance your feast with a local bottle says GEORGE KASSIANOS Good value wines from Cyprus will give a fresh take on Easter celebrations. The foods eaten at Greek Orthodox Easter – lamb, flaounes – make perfect fare for a spring feast. After all, Easter in Cyprus is the biggest holiday of the year.
Lamb is the main dish, and the dark red and spicy wines made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maratheftiko or Yiannoudi grapes vinified in Cyprus are ideal. Another great match would be oaky white wines made from the local Xynisteri or Promara grapes. The wonderfully sweet and aromatic and fruity Muscat of the island will complete this wonderful lunch.
Easter is in early May, the weather is forecast to be hot, therefore, no one will blame us if we start our Easter lunch feast with a refreshing rosé. 2023 Kathikas Winery Omma Sauvignon Blanc, Pafos Regional, ABV 13% For the second year, Vasilikon winery released a Sauvignon Blanc varietal. Straw yellow colour with green tints, aromas of melon and passion fruit, supported by freshly cut grass and herbs.
The wine ends with mouthwatering acidity that will leave you wanting more. €12.50 2021 Kalamos Winery Allios, Pafos Regional, ABV 12% Classically styled Xynisteri aged in acacia and oak.
Bright yellow colour, ripe stone fruit, yellow apple, passion fruit and acacia flower with a whiff of savoury spice and vanilla, grass and herbs. Full body with a fresh, crisp feel. Age shows throug.
