Wine Loel, Commandaria Alasia, gift box
Tasting Notes
The color of the wine is deep cherry red.
The taste of the wine is deep, sweet, with dominant honey undertones, tangible notes of figs and nuts in a long aftertaste.
The wine has an alluring flavor with dominant shades of ripe dark fruit.
Wine can be served as an aperitif. It also goes well with goat cheese, salty pies, fish, hot meat dishes and even desserts.
Interesting Facts
Commandaria Alasia - aromatic, rich liqueur wine, which is still made according to old recipes. For its production using autochthonous grape varieties Mavro and Xynisteri, taken in equal proportions. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve a balanced, sweet and inviting taste, without acid and excessive viscosity. After vinification, the wine is poured into oak barrels and kept for at least 2 years.
Commandaria Alasia won the gold medal at the 2007 Vinalies Internationales competition.
Producer's description
Loel is one of the largest producers of wine and spirits in Cyprus. The company began its history in 1943 as a joint-stock company, which included about 1000 local winemakers. At that time, exclusively local varieties of grapes were used to make drinks, but then European varieties were cultivated in the vineyards, which made it possible to significantly expand the range. Now the company's vineyards are located in the mountainous regions of Cyprus (Limassol and Paphos) and occupy about 20 hectares of land. Factories Loel equipped with all the necessary modern equipment, and in the cellars created ideal conditions for aging high quality drinks.
