The world's oldest named wine, Commandaria, is being revived in Cyprus


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Nikolas Christodoulides, manager of the Revecca Winery, pours Commandaria wine into a glass against the backdrop of a lighted fireplace. — Photo: AP/Petros Karadjias

Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine.

Despite its rich heritage, the sweet wine has struggled to find its niche in the global market. Now a number of micro-wineries in this east Mediterranean island nation are reviving traditional wine-making techniques and giving Commandaria a chance at a long-awaited comeback.

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