From: Letymvou, Paphos, Cyprus, Greece
Varietal: Spourtiko
Taste: In the glass, the wine is a pale, luminous straw with green highlights. Aromatically, it offers clean and quiet tones of green apple skin, lemon balm, and chamomile, backed by a hint of sea breeze and cucumber rind. On the palate, the texture is fine and understated, shaped by the lees aging, with a delicate line of acidity that carries notes of lime pith, white grapefruit, and crushed herbs. A mineral undercurrent of chalk and flint grounds the fruit. The finish is light, saline, and gently herbal, leaving a precise, refreshing impression.
Pairing: Spourtiko’s low alcohol, crisp structure, and mineral tension make it especially well-suited for dishes that lean on acidity, freshness, or herbaceous detail. Begin with light seafood like grilled octopus, citrus-dressed white fish, or sardines with fresh oregano and lemon zest.
About: Makarounas Vineyards is situated in the village of Letymbou, approximately 14 kilometers east of Paphos in western Cyprus. This family-run estate represents four generations of viticultural history, rooted in village life and the rhythms of the land. While the winery itself was formally established in 2015 by Stavros Makarounas, the family's connection to vine-growing dates back decades. Today, Makarounas is one of the most distinct voices in Cypriot wine, producing expressive, site-specific wines exclusively from indigenous grapes and their estate vineyards.
