Zambartas Wineries
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Maratheftiko is a grape indigenous to Cyprus, grown in sparse quantities. Since the 1980s, with the emergence of boutique wineries in Cyprus, this variety has seen a revival and its cultivation is slowly on the increase again, as it offers a distinctive character to local wines. This textbook example is crafted by Zambartas, a small, artisan producer situated in the scenic mountain village of Agios Amvrosios, some 25 minutes to the north of Limassol.
This wine shows all the hallmarks of Maratheftiko: an intense purple colour, lifted violet and black cherry aromas, mouth-coating though structured tannins, and a full body. Still relatively youthful, this wine will develop and keep for the next eight or so years.
This wine shows all the hallmarks of Maratheftiko: an intense purple colour, lifted violet and black cherry aromas, mouth-coating though structured tannins, and a full body. Still relatively youthful, this wine will develop and keep for the next eight or so years.
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£12.50
Case price (12)
£135.00
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£15.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl16cs
£43.26
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The 2015 Zambartas rosé is made from 85% Lefkada and 15% Cabernet-Franc, harvested from high altitude vigorous bush vines. Cold maceration of the crushed grapes takes place for 3-4 days at 8 - 10°C. The Lefkada juice at this stage has a rather interesting blue hue. The skins are then removed (with very little of the pressings being added), and fermented cold (at c.14°C).
The Cabernet Franc contributes the slightly sappy aroma whereas the Lefkada is mainly responsible for the food-friendly tannic grip and intense red berried bouquet and flavour. In order to keep the clean, fruity aromas and crisp taste, malolactic conversion is avoided, as is battonage (lees stirring). The resulting wine is a deep hue, beautifully red-fruited, with ripe cherry and hints of pomegranate. The textured mouthfeel of this wine make it the go-to accompaniment to a variety of dishes including fish, poultry and meat. The perfect mezze wine…the perfect barbeque wine. Let’s pray for a warm, dry summer!
Demetri Walters MW, Hellenic Wines Specialist
The Cabernet Franc contributes the slightly sappy aroma whereas the Lefkada is mainly responsible for the food-friendly tannic grip and intense red berried bouquet and flavour. In order to keep the clean, fruity aromas and crisp taste, malolactic conversion is avoided, as is battonage (lees stirring). The resulting wine is a deep hue, beautifully red-fruited, with ripe cherry and hints of pomegranate. The textured mouthfeel of this wine make it the go-to accompaniment to a variety of dishes including fish, poultry and meat. The perfect mezze wine…the perfect barbeque wine. Let’s pray for a warm, dry summer!
Demetri Walters MW, Hellenic Wines Specialist
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£13.50
Case price (12)
£145.80
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£16.20
Bottle 6 x 75cl12cs
£47.76
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Zambartas Wineries was founded in 2006 by Akis Zambartas who formerly held the posts of chief winemaker and then managing director at the large KEO winery. Akis possesses a degree and PhD in chemistry from Lyon and a degree in winemaking from Montpellier.
Marcos Zambartas joined his father in 2008, and together they craft their small range of wines from native and international grape varieties. Following his studies in Adelaide, Marcos gained vintage experience in France, New Zealand and Australia.
Zambartas are a small, artisanal producer situated in the scenic mountain village of Agios Amvrosios, some twenty five minutes to the north of Limassol. Their current production is 55,000 bottles and they aim to increase this to 65,000 bottles by 2015. Their portfolio of wines consists of two white wines, a rosé, and three red wines.