This is what good wine from the Lefkada grape tastes like

The Lefkada grape is found on the island of Cyprus. Lefkada is used to make dark red wines with a rich aroma, flavors of red berries and cherries, and a crisp acidity. Cypriot winemakers often blend their Lefkada with other grapes. Wine made from the Lefkada grape is rarely found outside of Cyprus.

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Don't confuse the Lefkada grape with the Ionian island of Lefkada, off the west coast of Greece. Although the Lefkada grape was brought to Cyprus from Greece in the early Middle Ages, there's no evidence it originated from Lefkada. On this island, red wine is primarily made from the Vertzami grape, which is not related to the Lefkada.

The Lefkada presents a challenge for the winemaker. It has a thick skin and can therefore release a lot of tannin. It's therefore important that the grape, and thus the tannin, is sufficiently ripe, but not so ripe that the wine becomes very alcoholic. Malolactic fermentation and oak aging help tame the Lefkada.

We currently have one wine made from the Lefkada grape in our range. You can view our Lefkada wine here.