A Journey to a 5500 year tradition
As Cyprus wine sector has fully turned back its attention to the vineyards, it is safe to say that the refreshed look at better adapted grape varietals, these have been sought out to complement or bring out best of the traditional indigenous varieties of Mavro (for red and rosé wines) and the white grape Xynisteri, and its most renowned Commandaria winemaking (Koumandaria).
The historic backdrop and continued uninterrupted winemaking history that the island possesses, are but one of the few reasons that make escapades to the wine villages of Cyprus worthwhile.
Welcome.
Terroir Re-Imagined.
It’s the thrill of generations, confronting Cyprus Age old vineyards with today’s contemporary craft. Cyprus as an esteemed wine growing region has the privilege of past millenary natural viticultural selection, whose legacy has endured the full cycles of farming exploitation and still has the opportunity to express themselves in most unsuspected ways.
Xynisteri.
Native expressions.
The joy of blooming native varieties.
Long overshadowed native ancient grape varieties have regained the embrace of forward-looking farmers and winemakers. The resurgence of the Island’s charm holds its success to the pursuit of modern-day crafting wines with unique character has them revealing more secrets out from native vine sanctuary.
Altitude Sanctuary.
Mark of a Wine Culture.
Modern-day winemaking re-emerges with a redimensioned viticultural landscape around 7.000 Ha. Adoption of EU geographical indications for dry and sweet country wines evolve alongside the protected designations of origin for altitude vineyard areas of Panayia, Pitsillia, Krasochoria Lemesou, Laona Akamas and Commandaria.