Kypreiko
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 24974, Cypriot Mavro Kypreiko line, Kypreiko Mavro
Kypreiko is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Kotsifali and Mandilaria.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on savory plum-red fruit profile rather than overtly jammy tones.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Kypreiko profile
- Cyprus red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cyprus · Troodos foothills · Commandaria zone references
- Classic styles: Cypriot VIVC-listed red with broad island plantings and historical commandaria relevance · Medium-bodied red with moderate tannin and savory red-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Kypreiko a red or white grape variety?
Kypreiko is a red wine grape variety.
What does Kypreiko smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kypreiko include red fruit, dark fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kypreiko?
Documented tells for Kypreiko: Anchor on savory plum-red fruit profile rather than overtly jammy tones. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin..
What is Kypreiko most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kypreiko is most commonly confused with Kotsifali, Mandilaria and Mavroudi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kypreiko grown?
Classic regions for Kypreiko include Cyprus, Troodos foothills and Commandaria zone references.