Dafermou – Yiannoudi

Introduction

Follow your senses in Dafermou – Yiannoudi. It is the grape variety that inspired the journey, a local variety from Limassol, dry-farmed on our vines and fermented on indigenous yeasts. Further more, it is this wine, aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, that best represents the ancestral winemaking tradition of our winery. A 100 per cent Yiannoudi wine aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Yiannoudi is one of the indigenous white grape varieties in Cyprus.

Appearance

Deep red in the glass, a collection of dark red hues, it’s richly coloured and this is a hint of the richness and depth you will discover in the glass, savouring its multifaceted character. Indeed Dafermou – Yiannoudi at it is finest.

Aroma

Your cerebral cortex will swoon at the scent of Dafermou – Yiannoudi, a bouquet of berries and cherries, fragrant sweet herbs, and nuanced nuances come through. Finally, the scent is a preview of the velvety, supple, sensuous wine in the glass.

Taste

Silky tannins on the palate, through a judiciously high acidity makes it a fine wine, and a finely judged one too. The laurel flavour is powerful, a certain salty melancholy, but it is not overpowering – it contrasts with the other flavours that make for a complex whole.

Pairing

Great with everything, from starters to meats Dishes of roast pork, lamb, Red mullet, smoked salmon Can also work with vegetarian dishes and cheese works well with green salads, dishes with arugula or other bitter greens, and salads with tuna and taramosalata works well with fish, pasta, shellfish and other light seafood.

Conclusion

Wine expresses Cyprus’ culture and traditions, modern ways of growing and making wine and, of course, the excellence and richness of our terroir. Its aromatic complexity and well-balanced taste offer pleasure, while its long aging potential means that it can be savoured in the years to come.