Commandaria’s long journey to the heart of Europe

The history of Commandaria stretches back to long before the creation of the modern Cypriot state, and even before much of Europe had begun recording its own history.

Historians trace the origins of the wine back more than three millennia. Long before it became known as Commandaria, a sweet wine produced on the island was referred to as Nama. Ancient references suggest that the methods used today have roots reaching deep into antiquity....