Maratheftiko is the 'rebel' of the Cypriot vineyard, a capricious variety facing difficulties to self-pollinate. Delivers typically aromas of red fruits and flowers (roses and violets) being high in tannins and age-worthy. More contemporary examples focus on primary aromas and finesse. 

Spourtiko is the fragile and delicate white variety of Cyprus. Hard to achieve a ripeness of more than 12% abv it is prone to oxidation with unmistakeably aromas of citrus or stone fruit along with herbal and mineral scents. Typically brigh in acidity I call it 'The French Lady' (galidoula).