Perfect Pairings: Τhe Maratheftiko challenge
By Andreas Kyprianou
Part deux of our ‘Perfect Pairings’ suggestions and this time we tackle the Cypriot variety of Maratheftiko aka ‘The Stubborn Prince of Cyprus’. Maratheftiko is one of the rare varieties on this planet that refuses to self-pollinate, hence growers need to be resourceful and co-plant it with other varieties that bloom at the same time in order to have fruit. Even then, most of the times the vines suffer also from millerandage. Maratheftiko belongs to what I like to call the Mediterranean family of grapes that offer ripe dark cherry flavors in combination with delicate floral (violet) notes and soft, juicy tannins with a fresh acidity that helps it on the food pairing challenges.
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