The Limassol Wine Festival offers your chance to compare 5-10 different Commandarias in one night - something that would take days of village driving otherwise. At the festival grounds, map out all 50+ winery stalls and make a list of Commandaria producers: KEO, ETKO, Tsiakkas, Zambartas, any village wineries present. Visit each booth and ask for Commandaria samples. Compare sweetness levels, age (some are 5+ years old), and complexity. Take notes on your phone, find your favorite and buy a bottle from their booth at festival discount. EVERY major Commandaria producer will have a tasting booth here.
๐ BACKUP: If Commandaria samples run out (popular!), focus on Xynisteri and Mavro - the two grapes that MAKE Commandaria. Understanding them separately helps you appreciate the blend.