cyprus in every sip
Discover the wines of Cyprus
From ancient indigenous grapes to modern expressions of Mediterranean terroir, Ambeli brings distinctive wines from the Cyprus vineyard to wine lovers in America. Fun fact, Ambeli in Greek means the Vineyard!
A Wine Tradition Thousands of Years Old
Ambeli isn't just about wine. It's about discovering Cyprus - one bottle, one grape and one glass at a time. Come with us on a journey through the centuries to discover varietals like Xynisteri, Morokanella, Promara, Yiannoudi, Maratheftiko, Mavro, Ofthalmo, and so much more. Experience what Ancient Greek poet Hesiod described around 800 BC, join the crusaders and King Richard the Lionheart when in 1191 he pronounced the Cyprus dessert wine as "the wine of kings and the king of wines" !
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COMMANDARIA
If wine could talk..
Commandaria would have stories to tell. This legendary sweet wine from Cyprus is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest wine in the world. It has been continuously produced on the island for 6000+ years, since ancient times, enjoyed through the centuries by the ancient Greeks, the Byzantines, the Crusaders, by Knights and medieval Kings. Its origins traced back to the 8th century BC. It is also the 1st wine given a designation of origin protection (PDO) and it is only produced in the commandaria region, a cluster of 14 villages in the Troodos Mountain range.
Our Aes Ambelis Commandaria has won every competition we entered it in! Gold and Best-In-Show at NOWFE’s (New Orleans Wine & Food Experience) International Wine Competition in June 2025 and Platinum at New York’s Great American International Wine Competition in May 2026.
It is a late harvest, not fortified, dessert wine, where the grapes are sun-dried for two weeks, the juice fermented and aged in oak barrels for at least 4 years. Varietals are 50% Xynisteri and 50% Mavro from very old, low yielding vineyards.
An after-dinner drink, suitable companion for desserts, sweet fresh fruit, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and soft, mild cheese. Or enjoy it on its own.
It pours rich, offers nostalgic aromas of fig jam, orange peel, roasted nuts, and warm spices. Its natural sweetness is beautifully balanced by acidity and the finish lingers softly. We always recommend it is served slightly chilled.
Commandaria isn’t just wine. It’s liquid heritage; a toast to history that belongs in your glass! Σ’υγεια!
