Celebrating Maratheftiko

2025 MARATHEFTIKO DAY – 1st DECEMBER.

International Maratheftiko Day renders hommage to Cypriot fine and rare red wine grape.
Maratheftiko, also known as Vamvakada, Vamvakina, Pampakia, Mavrosportiko and Aloupostafylo. The Maratheftiko Day Event has been set for the 1st of December, as an opportunity to promote the rare fine winemaking variety from Cyprus and for the recognition of its red wines around the world.

Oenophiles are invited to share in the idea of how wine can unite. In choosing on December  1st your favourite Maratheftiko, be it red, rosé or white (blanc de noir), fresh or ripe, dry, semi-sweet or semi-sweet, sparkling, sweet, in blends or as spirits – have your glass prepared, raise it to the health of the grape, to the courage of those that cultivate it and to those that see in Maratheftiko the virtues of its finesse and appeal to make wine.

Events for International Maratheftiko Day