Tsiakkas Zivania is the first ever Zivania, to be aged in oak casks for 10 years. It is made mainly from white grapes and aged in small commandaria casks resulting in a beautiful honey colour.
| Varietal Composition | Xynisteri and Vamvakada |
|---|---|
| Vineyard Altitude | 800-1100m |
| Mesoclimate: | Old vines in Goblet system. Cool days and cool nights. Slow maturation. |
| Harvest | October |
| Grafting | Ungrafted vines – No Phylloxera |
| Soil Type | Sandy Volcanic |
| Trellis System | Goblet |
| Vineyard Area | Pitsilia Area |
| Organic Farming | Partial |
| Organic Certification | No |
| Vinification Method | Handpicked grapes, INOX fermented. |
| Distilation Method | Single distillation. Pot still. |
| Oak Ageing | 10 years in Commandaria barrels. |
| Aromas | Smokey chestnut aromas, tobacco hints, ripe bergamot and sundried figs comprise the aromatic profile. Well rounded in the mouth with a warming aftertaste. |
| Pairs With | Cypriot meze, Cypriot sausages, souvla, shoushouko and as after dinner digestive. |
| Serving Temperature | 12°C |