“Grapes and wine are nature’s gift to humanity” – Marios Kolios

Cornetto Rosé is made from the Mavro grape, one of several varietals that is indigenous to Cyprus, and like the other indigenous Cypriot varietals such as Maratheftiko, Spourtiko, and Xinisteri, among others, it is absolutely unique in the world. After thousands of years of cultivation in the local soil and climate, Mavro and the others have evolved a very special character. The high quality wine produced from them boasts a very full body with very delicate yet intense perfumes.

Kolios Winery produces two versions of Cornetto, Dry and Medium Dry. The Dry version is not overly dry, and the Medium Dry version gives just a touch of sweetness over the Dry version.

The Kolios Winery and the Kolios family vineyards are located on a mountaintop in the southern forest terrain of Cyprus, at an altitude of 3300 feet (3000 meters), in the Pafos district. Here the climate, soil conditions, self-rooted, non-American rootstock vines, and other factors give the grapes and the resulting wine its unique character. All Kolios wines are wild yeast fermented, using the natural local yeast, not a packaged or engineered yeast.

TASTING NOTES: Vinified at low temperatures, it is characterized by the primary flavors of the variety, the freshness and the bright raspberry red color, producing a rosé unlike any other. On the nose it gives flavors from mature apple and pear, and in the mouth it leaves sweet tastes from banana, melon, and strawberry.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with appetizers, light dishes, meat, pasta, seafood, especially salmon, sweet potatoes and cranberries and other fruits.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Best served cold.