‘Every time I encounter a new wine-producing region or country, I see it as proof of how widely my wonder and excitement are shared’ Our wines were recommended in an article by Jancis Robinson for the Financial Times Magazine on May 1st, as 'exotic wine recommendation'. We are glad that the lesser known wine regions are gaining recognition and interest, in the wine world at large. For those with a Financial Times subscription, please read the
We share with you the review & tasting notes of our wines by Jancis Robinson MW, published on 23 April 2021 on her website. She gave an overal high score for all the Zambartas samples that she tasted and we are glad that she also positively commended our use of light weight bottles. The article features our Koukouvagia White 2020 (16/20) , Koukouvagia Red 2018 (16/20), Zambartas Xynisteri 2020 (16.5/20), Zambartas Maratheftiko 2018 (17/20), and
How modern gastronomy and ancient traditions collide in Limassol, Cyprus. Over the centuries, the Cypriot city of Limassol has absorbed the flavours of the Mediterranean and Middle East, while its vineyards have proved equally adaptable, nurturing both local and international grapes. Published in National Geographic Traveler, 15 August 2020, written by Nina caplan
Cyprus: luxury on the beach and terrific wines in the hills The best way to combine the different realities of Cyprus is to head into the hills and meet the winemakers, as wine writer Nina Caplan discovers on her visit to the newly-opened Amara Hotel. READ ARTICLE HERE: https://cluboenologique.com/story/cyprus-luxury-on-the-beach-and-terrific-wines-in-the-hills/
Zambartas Wineries was awarded with a gold medal at the Thessaloniki International Wine Competition in Greece for its Rose 2014. Zambartas Rose was the 3rd best Rose of the competition, with the no. 1 and 2 Rose’s both from Greek origin. Zambartas Rose also received a special mention, being “the best blend of a Greek and foreign grape variety” of the competition. Thessaloniki International Wine Competition is organized under the auspices of the O.I.V. (International Organization
Zambartas Wineries was awarded wit two Silver Medals at the 8th Cyprus Wine Competition. The results were announced during an award ceremony on 25 April in the Limassol Municipal Gardens. The judging committee consisted of local and international judges and the competition was organised under the auspices of the OIV. Our Maratheftiko 2013 and Lefkada-Shiraz 2013 were both awarded with silver medals. We were very honoured that the competition was dedicated to Akis Zambartas.
All the wines we entered at the Decanter World Wine Awards this year were awarded, which proves the consistency along our range. In total, we received 5 medals, a silver for our Rose 2014 and Bronze medals were awarded to our Shiraz-Lefkada 2013, Maratheftiko 2013, Xynisteri 2014 and Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2014. For more information, please visit: http://www.decanter.com/decanter-awards/
Our Zambartas Rose was featured in the Sunday Times Magazine in the UK last Sunday as a special recommendation for this summer! “Just sweet enough with pomegranate and cranberry crispness; perfect with a long sunset” Click here to download the pdf.
Published in Swiss News paper “Handelszeitung”. 29 October 2015 – in German. Zyperns Weinwunder ” Kein Zweifel: Die Maratheftikos sind die roten Vorzeigeweine Zyperns, die in jeden gut assortierten Weinkeller gehoren. Zu kraftigen Fleischgerichten, Wildspezialitaten oder wurzigen Kasen serviert, werden diese raren, auch in der Schweiz zu vernunftigen Preisen erhaltlichen Edelgewachse hochsten Trinkgenuss bereiten.” Click here to download the pdf.
We have received a gold medal and two silver medals at the International Wine Competition of Thessaloniki 2016 where more than 500 wines were tasted blind. The award winning wines are Lefkada-Shiraz 2013, Zambartas Marhatheftiko 2014 and Zambartas Rosé 2015. It is the 3rd time in a row that Zambartas winery receives a gold medal during this competition. Marcos adds: ‘It is always a nice feeling to see team effort being recognised and rewarded. The cooperating
We are happy to announce that we have been awarded 6 medals at this year’s Cyprus Wine Competition. Our wines were distinguished amongst 132 wine labels of 29 Cypriot wineries which participated in the 9th Cyprus Wine Competition. Our Rose 2015 and Lefkada-Shiraz 2014 were both awarded with a Gold Medal and our Maratheftiko 2014, Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Xynisteri Single Vineyard 2015 and Shiraz-Lefkada 2013 received Silver Medals.
At this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, held in early May in London, we have received 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals. Our Rose 2015 was awarded with Silver and all the other wines we entered in the competition received Bronze; Xynisteri 2015, Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Maratheftiko 2014 and our Lefkada –Shiraz 2014. We are happy with our steady results at Decanter over the years and especially satisfied that all our wines entered were awarded,