Maratheftiko needs love, both in the vineyard and in the winery, to reciprocate with Barbagiannis class wines from Vouni Panagia winery. Although Mavro dominates the vineyard of Cyprus, Maratheftiko is the "pride" of the red Cypriot varieties. Maratheftiko is a red variety from Cyprus with a serious problem of anthorrhoea which lowers its yields per hectare. It will usually be found in the vineyards in complex plantings with other varieties, such as Spurtiko, so that its flowers can be fertilized. Barbayannis is an excellent expression of this very special variety. Robust, with aromas of cherry and black ripe fruit and character, it has at the same time a velvety dimension in the mouth, excellent levels of concentration and beautiful complexity. Old vines, altitude, careful use of old barrels lead to a wine that highlights the noble dimension of the variety