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Micro-wineries in Cyprus hope to give the world's oldest named wine a comeback

Micro-Wineries in Cyprus are reviving traditional winemaking techniques to bring back Commandaria, the world's oldest named wine, which struggles in the global market due to low demand and recent sanctions affecting Russian tourists.
Annual production of Commandaria has dropped to around 200,000 bottles, as noted by Savvas Constantinou, a beverage inspector with Cyprus' agriculture and environment ministry.
Wine expert Demetri Walters indicated that Commandaria's lack of marketing has hindered sales abroad, despite its renowned quality and historical significance.
Christakis Nicolaou, community leader of Zoopigi village, attributes the wine's unique flavors to the island's rich volcanic soil, which enhances its taste profile of honey and spices.

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