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The

        Cyprus Wine
                       Story




A romantic Past - An exciting Present - A golden Future




              Cyprus Wine
            4000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Published by the
           Cyprus Tourism Organisation
     with the support and cooperation of the
   Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
      and the Cyprus Vine Product Council.
              Text by Patrick Skinner

Wineries included in this brochure are registered
by the Cyprus Vine Product Council which carried
  out the survey regarding the wineries in 1999.

Photos: CTO archives, Vine Product Council archives,
  Department of Antiquities, The Ethnographic
           Museum of Cyprus, KEO Ltd,
 Pitsilia winery, K & K Vasilikon winery, Leventis
    Municipal Museum, Methexis Art Services.
contents
                                intro d u ctio n
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                                the vin e s, vin e ya rd s a n d win e s o f t oday


                                wine to u r No 1 - Lemeso s to wn


                                wine to u r No 2 - Lemeso s d istrict eas t


                                wine to u r No 3 - Lemeso s d istrict w es t


                                wine to u r No 4 - P afo s d istrict


                                wineries in Lemeso s to wn


                                Lem eso s d istrict reg io n al win eries


                                Pafos d istrict reg io n al win eries


                                Lefko sia d istrict reg io n al win eries
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                         The cultivation of vines for dessert fruit and wine is
                         relatively recent, the grape first having been cultivated
                         in the Black Sea area around 8,000 years ago. From
                         there it spread slowly south-eastwards to Mesopotamia,
                         Syria and Egypt, from where it travelled across the
                         Mediterranean to Greece, on to Italy, and so on. 4,000
                         years ago settlers from the mainland coast to the east
                         came to Cyprus and, although there is no firm evidence
                         to prove it, it is virtually certain they would have brought
                         their wine-producing vines with them. When the Greeks
settled in Cyprus around 1200 B.C., it is likely they would have found wine
already here, but of a very different style to the wines they were accustomed
to. Thus, it is likely that there has been a wine industry in Cyprus continuously
longer than anywhere else in the world.
Facts are supported by legend and ancient history. The Song of Solomon
praises Cyprus wines. In 800 B.C., Hesiodos described the making of
Cyprus wines. The Greek poet Euripides writes of vast pilgrimages to
Cyprus to taste the wine, or as it was then known "Cyprus Nama". Legend
has it that the first mortal to be taught to make wine was Ikarios, whose
teacher was Dionysos, the god of wine himself. The scene is, in fact,
depicted in a mosaic in the House of Dionysos at Pafos in the Pafos
Archaeological Park where other vinous scenes are also to be viewed. As
well as this, fascinating archaeological evidence of vine culture and wine-
making is to be seen in museums and other places.




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                   Because of problems with sealing vessels to protect the
                   wine from oxidisation from the air, most early wines
                      would have been sweet and the tradition of such
                        wines in Cyprus was born. Sweet wines not only
                        oxidise more slowly, but they travel better than dry
                        wines. So callers to the Cyprus of old would have
                       stocked their boats with its sweet wines. Little
                      historical evidence exists to describe the wines of
                     Cyprus between the Greco-Roman periods and the
                  Middle ages, when the island endured drought, pestilence
                and regular wars, invasions and incursions. In the 11th
       century, when the Crusades commenced, from the sojourns here
of Richard the Lionheart and those of the various Orders of Knights, came
the generic description of the sweet wines of Cyprus: "Commandaria".
In 1363 no less than five Kings met with the Mayor of London, in the
building that today houses the Vintners' Society, to talk of various matters,
such as the Crusades and wine. The wines served were
in fact from Cyprus and were highly praised.
Writers, priests, explorers, soldiers and rulers delighted
in the Cyprus "sweeties"; bought them, shipped them,
drank them. Their renown spread throughout the civilised
world. But for Cyprus, invasion followed invasion. Three
hundred years of Lusignan rule, ending in 1489, were
followed by the Venetians (1489-1571), The Ottomans invaded in 1571
and stayed until 1878, when they ceded the island to Britain. In all this




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         period litttle was done to help the vine-growers, especially under
         the Turks, who extracted iniquitous triple taxes from them and
         the wine-makers. Sadly, the Cyprus wines had waned and lost
         their fame. Then the 19th Century saw the birth of the modern
         wine industry. The House of Haggipavlu was founded in 1844,
         when the company exported wine in barrels all over the eastern
          Mediterranean. In 1893, Haggipavlu, by then making spirits
             as well as wines, built the first modern winery, in Zanatzia
              in the Lemesos district, with proper presses and fermentation
                  tanks of stone. ETKO, which is part of the Haggipavlu
                  group of companies is now a public company. Around
               the same time, an English family, the Chaplins, built a large
wine-making plant at Pera Pedi, just below Platres and started making
wine in fairly large quantities. In 1927, KEO Ltd. was formed and bought
the Pera Pedi winery from the Chaplins.
The third of the "Big Four", LOEL formed in 1943, is a public company
which was to develop big business with the countries
of the Eastern Bloc. The fourth company, SODAP is
also a co-operative, founded in 1947 by the vine-
growers themselves. These "Big Four" Cypriot
companies met the needs of the world - fortified
wines for Northern Europe, from the 1940' s onwards,
bulk table wines for the partygoers of the 1960's
and all kinds of grape products for markets all over
the world.




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               In the early 1980's the Cyprus government encouraged
                small enterprises to establish and operate wineries of
                 50,000 to 300,000 bottles-a-year capacity, in the hill
                  villages of the grape growing regions. The first of these
                  was at Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery in the Pafos District.
                  Today there are more than 20 registered regional wineries.
                  Their contribution to the diversification of style and
                  development of new wines has been immense. Each
                 year brings advances in quality and the introduction of
                 exciting new wines using local as well as famous
                 international varieties of grapes.
       During this time the Big Four have also been very active.
They have developed new vineyards, of their own and
through purchase. They have planted hundreds of
thousands of new vines of well known varieties and
re-discovered old Cyprus types. They have built
new or restored old wineries in the hills, and
enhanced their plants in Lemesos. Their
laboratories have researched new production
techniques and their oenologists have introduced
new styles and new brands.
The combined talents of the large companies and
the smaller regional wineries are giving the Cyprus
industry bright prospects for the future, especially when
the country joins the European Union in the near future.




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T H E     V I N E S ,        V I N E YA R D S                        A N D           W I N E S             O F   T O D AY

The two main vine-growing                 thousands upon thousands                             the grapes. In some places
regions are on the southern               of them, with, according to                          donkeys and oxen may still
slopes of the Troodos in the              the season, all kinds of work                        be seen ploughing the
Lemesos district and the                  in progress, often carried out                       vineyards.
south-western, in the Pafos               in ways that have not                                Where possible, vineyards are
district. The visitor may make            changed for centuries.                               being enlarged, especially by
enchanting tours, ranging                 Everywhere, you will be                              the big producers and
from half a day to a week, or             welcome.                                             mechanical methods of
longer. There are many                    If you have visited vineyards                        cultivation and harvesting
wineries open to the public,              in other countries, even the                         introduced. As the demand
where wine may be tasted                  largest in Cyprus will seem                          for higher quality wines
and purchased, tavernas in                relatively small, which adds                         increases so the degree of
which to eat the traditional              to their charm. Even today,                          care and attention the vines
regional food and places to               many are inaccessible to                             and grapes receive, grows
stay, from simple village-style           tractors and machinery and                           too. Many old vines are now
to five-star.                             donkeys are widely used to                           being removed and the
Then, of course, everywhere               take equipment into the                              vineyards replanted.
you go you will see vineyards,            vineyards and to bring out                           There are a few simple things




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to remember when your                     replanted.                                          to the wine-maker. It does
journey into the wines of                 Most white wine is a 100%                           not have the big nose and
Cyprus begins. The most                   varietal of the Xynisteri grape,                    attack of Sauvignon Blanc, or
significant fact about today's            which makes a fresh white                           the fat, fruitiness of
Cyprus wines is that they are             wine that is best drunk                             Chardonnay. It is, well,
unique. Firstly, Cyprus has               young. It can be light or bold,                     Xynisteri, the white grape of
never been subjected to the               laid-back or fruity, according                      Cyprus. Nicely chilled, it can
predations of the Phylloxera                                                                  easily captivate you.
beetle, as has every other                                                                    C h a r d o n n a y, R i e s l i n g ,
wine-growing country in                                                                       Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Europe.                                                                                       are grown in small quantities
Secondly, the vast majority of                                                                and have a characteristic that
wine-grapes grown on the                                                                      is essentially Cyprus.
island are indigenous varieties,                                                              Of the red grapes varieties,
whose origins are, literally,                                                                 the unique-to-Cyprus Mavro
lost in the mists of time.                                                                    is a low-acid variety that
Indeed, several of these have                                                                 unusually also serves as a table
only been re-discovered in                                                                    grape. Some of our wine
recent years, nurtured and                                                                    makers are making fresh,




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young wine from 100%                                                                          for many of the vintage
Mavro, which should be                                                                        wines.
drunk within a year of                                                                        There is more variation in red
bottling.                                                                                     wines than in white, because
It is at its best when blended                                                                of the number of varieties
with 20% or thereabouts of                                                                    available for blending and the
higher-acid grapes, such as                                                                   fact that these do not grow
Cabernet Sauvignon,                                                                           in every region. A selection
Cabernet Franc, Grenache,                                                                     of varietals is available, from
Carignan Noir, Mataro or the                                                                  both small and large
local varieties Maratheftiko                                                                  producers - made from
and Opthalmo. There is a                                                                      Cabernet Sauvignon,
good selection from which to                                                                  Grenache, Maratheftiko and
choose. The latest techniques                                                                 Mataro.
and technologies are in use                                                                   Nearly all the wineries in
to produce mature wines that                                                                  Cyprus make a selection of
may be drunk young, whilst                                                                    wines - red, rosé and white
the more traditional methods                                                                  (often making dry, medium
of ageing in oak casks remain                                                                 and sweet types).




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"Commandaria", the                       and are excellent before and                         - there is literally a wine for
"traditional" wine of the                after meals or as a mid-                             every taste, for every
Crusaders is made largely by             morning refresher. It should                         occasion and every food.
specialists, from grapes                 be remembered that the                               For wine tourists, the
grown in strictly controlled             Cyprus industry is built not                         pleasures are considerable,
"Appellation of Origin"                  just on wine but on products                         because you may view very
areas. The grapes for this               which range from grape juice                         large plants dealing in
unique wine are laid out to              and concentrated grape must                          millions upon millions of
partially dry in the sun before          (which are exported in large                         litres, where every type of
pressing and fermenting into             quantities), through every                           wine is made and there are
the dark, sweet, treacly wine            type of wine to liqueurs and                         distilleries, too, to quite small
that has been so popular for             distillates of all kinds,                            village wineries making, say,
centuries.                               including the famous                                 20,000 bottles a year.
Cyprus fortified wines are               "Zivania". These products                            So, whether it is by organised
immensely popular and                    are marketed, literally, all over                    tour, a small group, or on
extremely good value. They               the world.                                           your own, a tour of the wine
range from exceptional                   And so, the wine lover                               regions and the winemakers
dryness, through dry and                 visiting Cyprus has a whole                          of Cyprus will be interesting,
medium-sweet to very sweet               new world of wine to sample                          and rewarding.




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W
Within a few hundred metres, you may visit the four largest
wine companies in Cyprus. From the Old Port of Lemesos
they are within walking distance, to which bus services
come from the tourist area and further afield. Obviously,
there are some similarities between the four, because they
make similar ranges of products from grapes grown in the
hills, but for the wine taster a visit to each one is worth
while in order to see the differences in style.
All have tasting rooms and shops where the products may
be purchased. You may make your own way there, or join
an organised group leaving from the main hotels.
                        Every year in September, the
                        Municipality of Lemesos organises
                        a wine festival at the Municipal
                        Gardens, when over 100,000
                        people enjoy more than a week
                        of wine and food festivities.
                        By 2001 a Museum of Wine will
                        be open at Erimi Village, where
                        the history and present day
                        activities of the Cyprus wine
                        industry will be graphically
                        presented and wines of all kinds
                        tasted and purchased.




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G
Go up country on the Troodos road (B8) from Lemesos to the
lovely Kourris valley with its pretty villages, countless orchards
and vineyards and several winemakers. Divert to the charming
village of Laneia, perhaps, with its flower-decorated, restored
streets, craft shops and art galleries, before cutting down to
Monagri, where you may see the modern Amasgos winery
and the restored monastery, now a modern arts centre. In
the area there are super tavernas at Lofou and Sylikou. Further
up in the hills outside Pelendri is the pine-forested location
of Pytsilia winery, a splendid place for a tasting. In Pelendri
village one can visit the 14th century church of Timiou Stavrou.
Platres is a delightful hill resort, with excellent hotels, restaurants
and tavernas, walks, hikes and hill climbs, as well as sporting
facilities. Naturally, Cyprus wine is available in the restaurants
and hotels. Down past Kato Platres, you can detour to another
hill village, Foini, famous for its pottery and Loukoumi sweets.
Then, to Mandria, and the hidden away home of Antoniades
wines, and Koilani, where the Ayia Mavri winery is a charming
Alpine style building. The village has a small but fascinating
Vine museum and good traditional tavernas. You should also
visit the Ecclesiastical Museum and the restored olive press.
Every autumn the village holds the "Afamia" wine festival.
After this, past the unspoilt village of Vouni, and some of
Cyprus's best red grape vineyards and home of the Cyprus
donkey sanctuary, down to Agios Amvrosios, the Ecological
Winery, which now has several organic wines, and the road
to the Lemesos-Pafos motorway.




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T
Taking the E601 road from Erimi and Kantou towards Omodos
you can call at Agios Amvrosios to start, if you haven't visited
the winery on the main road on the previous tour. A few
kilometres further on, cut off left to see the impressive new
vineyards of KEO and its restored, state-of-the-art winery at
Malia, and then travel on to Arsos, (a pretty village nestled
in the hills) where there are the small bijou Nicolettino and
the KEO-owned "Laona" wineries. There is a Folk Art museum
here, too, which is worth a visit. Every autumn the village
holds the “Palouze” festival. Back-track to the main road
and travel on to Omodos, where there are three wineries
(ETKO's Olympus on the northern side and, Marion and Linos
on the road out of the village southwards. At all of these
           there are excellent tasting facilities). There are
           other smaller winemakers, tavernas, shops and
           an attractive monastery. Village walks are
           extremely attractive, and the vast traditional wine
           press, just off the village square, should not be
           missed.
           Heading south, turn off to Pachna and the family-
run and welcoming Yiaskouris winery, as well as several
tavernas. Take the country road on to Anogyra to the
impressive "Chateau la Noyere'. Anogyra is not far from the
Pafos-Lemesos motoroway.
Visiting Kykko Monastery. From Pafos you may come
through the hills and forests, taking in the spectacular Cedar
Valley along the way. From other directions it is best to take
the road from Troodos, passing Pedoulas.




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S
SODAP's sea-side winery can be the target for a morning
visit and tasting, an excellent prelude to lunch at one of the
many restaurants in Pafos. For a longer tour head northwards,
taking the Polis road, to the Mesogi Industrial Estate, which
is clearly signposted on the left side. The Fikardos winery,
on this industrial estate is modern and functional, the
welcome warm and the range of wines worth the journey.
Kathikas, with several excellent eating places, has two wineries,
K and K Vasilikon and the Sterna winery. At Statos, you may
visit the Avakas winery and Amforeas Winery to look, taste
and buy. Like most other wineries, here you may choose from
a range of dry to medium red, white and rosé wines.
Further into the hills, the winery at Vouni - Panagia is
impressively sited and its cellars and tasting facilities are
impressive, too. Nearby is the lovely Chrysorrogiatissa
monastery,which makes a delightful visit, where you may
also look at the winemaking plant, which is the oldest
regional winery. In Pafos region you may alo visit Lagria
winery in Salamiou village and Nelion winery in Pretori village.


                Wherever you travel there are coffee shops
                with a warm welcome, refreshments and,
                very, very often a complimentary glass of the
                 wine either made by the proprietor or in the
                 village. There are eating places ranging from
                 the very simple taverna where charcoal grilled
                 meat is the staple dish, to restaurants catering
for every taste. And everywhere, there is wine, enabling you
to get the real taste of Cyprus.



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WINERIES IN LEMESOS TOWN
ETKO Ltd P O Box 50261, 3602 Lemesos, Tel: 25573391, Fax: 25573338, 25567424
Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 8.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., etko@swaypage.com
KEO Ltd P O Box 50209, 3602 Lemesos , Tel: 25362053, Fax: 25578868, Open to the public: Organised groups, by
arrangement, Monday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., Individual visitors: Monday to Friday - 10.00 a.m. only
LOEL Ltd P O Box 50139, 3601 Lemesos, Tel: 25579344, Fax: 25877228
Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 08.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
SODAP Ltd P O Box 56314, 3306 Lemesos, Tel: 25564605, Fax: 25564013, Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 a.m. to
1.00 p.m., (Pafos winery also open at the same hours. Phone: 26932553, Fax: 26964553
These companies are the largest producers in Cyprus. All make a wide range of table and premium wines, as well as fortified
wines, aperitifs, Cyprus brandy, ouzo and other distilled products. The "Big Four", as they are known, are unique in the
world, because of the range of grape products they make. They have built and maintained their businesses by travelling
the world and supplying the needs of the markets. Today they are concentrating increasingly on building a Cyprus wine
industry in which Cyprus-bottled quality wine is the most important part.


                         LEMESOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES
Amasgo Winery 4746 Monagri or PO Box 50445, 3605 Lemesos, Tel: 25360612, Fax: 25356893
Open to the public: by arrangment, Contact Mr Soti Siakalli or Tonis Antoniou
M. Antoniadis Winery 4778 Mandria, or 16 Kritis, 3087 Lemesos, Tel: 25422638, 25384121, Fax: 25384121
Open to the public: please contact Mr M. Antoniades, Mon. - Sun. after 3.00 p.m or Sat. morning
Ayia Mavri Winery P O Box 50527, 3606 Lemesos, or 4776 Koilani, Tel: 25370777, 25470225, Fax: 25365233
Open to the public: daily please contact Ms Yiannoula Ioannidou.
Christoforos Tsolakis Winery Anapavseos 12, 4860 Agros, Tel: 99699954, 25521893, Open every day: 08.00-19.00
Ecological Winery of Ayios Amvrosios 4710 Agios Amvrosios, Lemesos District, Tel: 25243981, Fax: 25243982
Open to the public: Mon.– Fri., 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Call George or Joanna Yiallouros in advance.
Kapouralis Winery, Agios Demetrios, 4842 Lemesos, Tel: 22489702, Opening hours: Contact: Mr Giorgos Panagides
Konstantinou Winery, Pera Pedi 4779 Lemesos, Tel: 99681341, Please contact Mr Kostas Konstantinou
Open to the public: every day 08.00 a.m.–2.00 p.m.
Kostas N. Erimoudis, Koilani, 4776 Lemesos, Tel: 99625826, 25334305, For visits please contact: Mr Kostas Erimoudis
Lambouris Winery 4820 Platres, Tel: 99440048, Please contact Mr Chr. Lambouris
Laona Arsos Model Winery (KEO Ltd) Arsos Village, 4770 Lemesos District, Tel: 25943200
Visits: Monday to Friday mornings.
La Noyere Winery, 4603 Anogira or 24 Feidiou, 3075 Lemesos, Tel. and fax: 25221709, Contact Mr Nicos Nicolaides,
Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Linos Winery, 4750 Omodos, Tel: 25422700, 25366987, Fax: 25421354 , Open to the public, every day.
Contact: Mr Herodotos Herodotou



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Marion Winery, 4760 Omodos, Tel: 25421797, 99556630, Fax: 25421660
Open to the public: every day, Contact: Mr Marios Ioannides
Marki Ltd, 4776 Koilani, Tel: 25368630, 25470216, contact: Ms Magda Anthousi
Menargos Winery Ltd, 4746 Monagri, Tel: 99478279, 25433674, for visits please contact: Mr Nicos Aristidou
Nikolettino Winery, 4770 Arsos, or P.O. Box 6350, 3306 Lemesos, Tel: 99437137, Fax: 25576508,
Open to the public: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Contact: Mr Yiannakis Achilleos
Olympus Winery Ltd. (ETKO), 4760 Omodos or P.O BOX 50261, 3602 Lemesos, Tel: 25422380, 25573391,
Fax: 25573338, Open to the public: Monday-Friday 09.00-08.00p.m., Saturday 09.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Tsiakkas Winery (Pitsilia Winery), Georgiou Sourri 2, 3027 Lemesos, Tel: 25991080, 99624449, 99567898,
Fax: 25344683, Open to the public: every day. Contact Mr Kostas & Marina Tsiakka
Yiaskouris Winery, 4700 Pachna, Tel: 25374082, 99633730 or 25351662, Open to the public,
please contact Mr Christakis Yiaskouris, Mon. - Fri. After 3.30p.m or Sat. all day
Vlasides Winery, 4776 Koilani, Tel: 99441574, 25471482, Please contact Mr Sofoklis Vlasides
Zinon Winery, 4760 Omodos, Tel: 99492979, 25421781, Opening hours. Contact Mr Zinonas Zinonos



                       PAFOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES
Amforeas Winery Statos - Ay. Fotios, 8651 Pafos, Tel: 99479330, 26724090, Fax: 26232123
Open to the public: 08.00 a.m.-1.30 p.m., 2.30 p.m.-07.00 p.m., Contact Mr Marios Kolios
Avakas Winery, 8651 Pafos District, Statos, Tel: 26245792, 99632562, Fax: 26722425
Open to the public: Monday to Friday, working hours, but first contact Mr Giannakis Efstathiou
Fikardos Winery, 8280 Mesogi, P.O.Box 62200, 8061 Pafos, Tel: 26249814, Fax: 26238517,
Open to the public: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday - Saturday, Contact Mr Theodoros Fikardos
K & K Vasilikon Winery, 8573 Kathikas, Tel: 26632520, 99466960, Fax: 26633500
Open to the public: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday - Friday, Contact Mr Yiannos Kyriakidis
Lagria Winery, Salamiou, 8620 Pafos, Tel. 26442279, 99425273, 99346990
Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Contact: Mr Kostakis Avgousti
Monte Royia Winery, Chrysorrogiatissa monastery, 8649 Pafos, Tel. 26722455, 99626642, Fax. 26722819
Open to the public: Monday to Friday, Contact Mr Andreas Fetta
Nelion Winery, Pretori, 8630 Pafos, Tel: 25442445, 99666414, Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.,
Contact: Mr Neophytos Ioannou




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PAFOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES
Shoufas Winery Ltd Koilineia 2, 8646 Pafos, Tel: 99435436, 26933316, Open: Every day, 10.00-19.00
Sterna Winery, 8573 Kathikas, Tel. and fax: 99699082, Open to the public: every day from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Contact Mr Savvas Chrysanthou
Vouni Panayia Winery, 8640 Panagia, Pafos District, Tel: 26722770, 26722878 , Fax: 26722 879, Open to the public:
every day, from 08.00 a.m to 05.30 p.m, Contact Mr Andreas Kyriakides


                           LEFKOSIA DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES
Aes Ambelis Winery Kalo Chorio Orinis, P.O.Box 16131, 2086 Lefkosia, Open to the public: , please contact Mr Savvas Fakoukakis,
Tel. 99635469, 22991500, Fax: 22491945
Krelan Winery Dali 2540 Lefkosia, Tel: 22610015, 99663577, 99813075, Visiting hours: every day, Contact: Mrs Alexia Christoudiou
Kykkos Winery, P.O.Box 24850, Kykkos Monastery, 1304 Lefkosia, Tel: 22942729, 99621368, Fax: 22942730, Open to the public:
10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Note for visitors
It should be remembered that many of the regional wineries are relatively small enterprises, where the contact name is the proprietor/winemaker
himself. Therefore, in order to avoid disappointment, it is recommended that when you are planning your visit (unless you are going in an
organised pre-arranged group) you should telephone the day before to see if the winery will be open.

CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION (Head Office)                Lemesos Harbour                                   Pafos International Airport
P.O. BOX. 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia (Nicosia)              Tel. 25571868                                     CY 8320, Pafos, Tel. 26423161
Tel. 22691100, telefax: 22331644
E-mail: cytour@cto.org.cy                                Larnaka                                           Polis
Web-site: //www.visitcyprus.org.cy                       Plateia Vasileos Pavlou                           Vasileos Stasioikou A’ 2
                                                         CY 6023 Larnaka,                                  CY 8820 Polis Chrysochous,
Lefkosia (Nicosia)                                       Tel. 24654322                                     Tel. 26322468
Aristokyprou 11
Laiki Geitonia (East of Plateia Eleftherias)             Larnaka International Airport                     Paralimni - Protaras
CY 1011, Lefkosia, Tel: 22674264                         CY 7130 Larnaka,                                  Leoforos Protara - Kavo Gkreko 356
                                                         Tel. 24643576                                     CY 5296 Protaras - Paralimni
Lemesos (Limassol)                                                                                         Tel. 23832865
Spyrou Araouzou 115 A’                                   Pafos
CY 3036 Lemesos, Tel. 25362756                           a) Gladstonos 3                                   Agia Napa
                                                         CY 8046, Pafos                                    Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12
Germasogeia                                              Tel. 26932841                                     CY 5330 Agia Napa, Tel. 23721796
Georgiou A’, 22
CY 4047 Lemesos, Potamos tis Germasogeias                b) Leoforos Poseidonos 63A                        Platres
Tel. 25323211                                            CY 8042 Kato Pafos, Tel 26930521                  CY 4820, Platres, Tel. 25421316

Written by Patrick Skinner Layout and Design: Monograme Design Cons - Printed by D. Couvas & Sons Ltd. Sept. 2003




                                                                           24
Published by the
           Cyprus Tourism Organisation
     with the support and cooperation of the
   Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
      and the Cyprus Vine Product Council.
              Text by Patrick Skinner

Wineries included in this brochure are registered
by the Cyprus Vine Product Council which carried
  out the survey regarding the wineries in 1999.

Photos: CTO archives, Vine Product Council archives,
  Department of Antiquities, The Ethnographic
           Museum of Cyprus, KEO Ltd,
 Pitsilia winery, K & K Vasilikon winery, Leventis
    Municipal Museum, Methexis Art Services.
The

        Cyprus Wine
                       Story




A romantic Past - An exciting Present - A golden Future




              Cyprus Wine
            4000 YEARS OF HISTORY

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Cyprus wine story

  • 1. The Cyprus Wine Story A romantic Past - An exciting Present - A golden Future Cyprus Wine 4000 YEARS OF HISTORY
  • 2. Published by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation with the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Cyprus Vine Product Council. Text by Patrick Skinner Wineries included in this brochure are registered by the Cyprus Vine Product Council which carried out the survey regarding the wineries in 1999. Photos: CTO archives, Vine Product Council archives, Department of Antiquities, The Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, KEO Ltd, Pitsilia winery, K & K Vasilikon winery, Leventis Municipal Museum, Methexis Art Services.
  • 3. contents intro d u ctio n 3 24 23 22 22 21 19 18 17 11 the vin e s, vin e ya rd s a n d win e s o f t oday wine to u r No 1 - Lemeso s to wn wine to u r No 2 - Lemeso s d istrict eas t wine to u r No 3 - Lemeso s d istrict w es t wine to u r No 4 - P afo s d istrict wineries in Lemeso s to wn Lem eso s d istrict reg io n al win eries Pafos d istrict reg io n al win eries Lefko sia d istrict reg io n al win eries
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  • 5. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture The cultivation of vines for dessert fruit and wine is relatively recent, the grape first having been cultivated in the Black Sea area around 8,000 years ago. From there it spread slowly south-eastwards to Mesopotamia, Syria and Egypt, from where it travelled across the Mediterranean to Greece, on to Italy, and so on. 4,000 years ago settlers from the mainland coast to the east came to Cyprus and, although there is no firm evidence to prove it, it is virtually certain they would have brought their wine-producing vines with them. When the Greeks settled in Cyprus around 1200 B.C., it is likely they would have found wine already here, but of a very different style to the wines they were accustomed to. Thus, it is likely that there has been a wine industry in Cyprus continuously longer than anywhere else in the world. Facts are supported by legend and ancient history. The Song of Solomon praises Cyprus wines. In 800 B.C., Hesiodos described the making of Cyprus wines. The Greek poet Euripides writes of vast pilgrimages to Cyprus to taste the wine, or as it was then known "Cyprus Nama". Legend has it that the first mortal to be taught to make wine was Ikarios, whose teacher was Dionysos, the god of wine himself. The scene is, in fact, depicted in a mosaic in the House of Dionysos at Pafos in the Pafos Archaeological Park where other vinous scenes are also to be viewed. As well as this, fascinating archaeological evidence of vine culture and wine- making is to be seen in museums and other places. 3
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  • 7. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g Pre s e nt - A go lde n F uture Because of problems with sealing vessels to protect the wine from oxidisation from the air, most early wines would have been sweet and the tradition of such wines in Cyprus was born. Sweet wines not only oxidise more slowly, but they travel better than dry wines. So callers to the Cyprus of old would have stocked their boats with its sweet wines. Little historical evidence exists to describe the wines of Cyprus between the Greco-Roman periods and the Middle ages, when the island endured drought, pestilence and regular wars, invasions and incursions. In the 11th century, when the Crusades commenced, from the sojourns here of Richard the Lionheart and those of the various Orders of Knights, came the generic description of the sweet wines of Cyprus: "Commandaria". In 1363 no less than five Kings met with the Mayor of London, in the building that today houses the Vintners' Society, to talk of various matters, such as the Crusades and wine. The wines served were in fact from Cyprus and were highly praised. Writers, priests, explorers, soldiers and rulers delighted in the Cyprus "sweeties"; bought them, shipped them, drank them. Their renown spread throughout the civilised world. But for Cyprus, invasion followed invasion. Three hundred years of Lusignan rule, ending in 1489, were followed by the Venetians (1489-1571), The Ottomans invaded in 1571 and stayed until 1878, when they ceded the island to Britain. In all this 5
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  • 9. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture period litttle was done to help the vine-growers, especially under the Turks, who extracted iniquitous triple taxes from them and the wine-makers. Sadly, the Cyprus wines had waned and lost their fame. Then the 19th Century saw the birth of the modern wine industry. The House of Haggipavlu was founded in 1844, when the company exported wine in barrels all over the eastern Mediterranean. In 1893, Haggipavlu, by then making spirits as well as wines, built the first modern winery, in Zanatzia in the Lemesos district, with proper presses and fermentation tanks of stone. ETKO, which is part of the Haggipavlu group of companies is now a public company. Around the same time, an English family, the Chaplins, built a large wine-making plant at Pera Pedi, just below Platres and started making wine in fairly large quantities. In 1927, KEO Ltd. was formed and bought the Pera Pedi winery from the Chaplins. The third of the "Big Four", LOEL formed in 1943, is a public company which was to develop big business with the countries of the Eastern Bloc. The fourth company, SODAP is also a co-operative, founded in 1947 by the vine- growers themselves. These "Big Four" Cypriot companies met the needs of the world - fortified wines for Northern Europe, from the 1940' s onwards, bulk table wines for the partygoers of the 1960's and all kinds of grape products for markets all over the world. 7
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  • 11. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture In the early 1980's the Cyprus government encouraged small enterprises to establish and operate wineries of 50,000 to 300,000 bottles-a-year capacity, in the hill villages of the grape growing regions. The first of these was at Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery in the Pafos District. Today there are more than 20 registered regional wineries. Their contribution to the diversification of style and development of new wines has been immense. Each year brings advances in quality and the introduction of exciting new wines using local as well as famous international varieties of grapes. During this time the Big Four have also been very active. They have developed new vineyards, of their own and through purchase. They have planted hundreds of thousands of new vines of well known varieties and re-discovered old Cyprus types. They have built new or restored old wineries in the hills, and enhanced their plants in Lemesos. Their laboratories have researched new production techniques and their oenologists have introduced new styles and new brands. The combined talents of the large companies and the smaller regional wineries are giving the Cyprus industry bright prospects for the future, especially when the country joins the European Union in the near future. 9
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  • 13. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture T H E V I N E S , V I N E YA R D S A N D W I N E S O F T O D AY The two main vine-growing thousands upon thousands the grapes. In some places regions are on the southern of them, with, according to donkeys and oxen may still slopes of the Troodos in the the season, all kinds of work be seen ploughing the Lemesos district and the in progress, often carried out vineyards. south-western, in the Pafos in ways that have not Where possible, vineyards are district. The visitor may make changed for centuries. being enlarged, especially by enchanting tours, ranging Everywhere, you will be the big producers and from half a day to a week, or welcome. mechanical methods of longer. There are many If you have visited vineyards cultivation and harvesting wineries open to the public, in other countries, even the introduced. As the demand where wine may be tasted largest in Cyprus will seem for higher quality wines and purchased, tavernas in relatively small, which adds increases so the degree of which to eat the traditional to their charm. Even today, care and attention the vines regional food and places to many are inaccessible to and grapes receive, grows stay, from simple village-style tractors and machinery and too. Many old vines are now to five-star. donkeys are widely used to being removed and the Then, of course, everywhere take equipment into the vineyards replanted. you go you will see vineyards, vineyards and to bring out There are a few simple things 11
  • 14. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i ng P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture to remember when your replanted. to the wine-maker. It does journey into the wines of Most white wine is a 100% not have the big nose and Cyprus begins. The most varietal of the Xynisteri grape, attack of Sauvignon Blanc, or significant fact about today's which makes a fresh white the fat, fruitiness of Cyprus wines is that they are wine that is best drunk Chardonnay. It is, well, unique. Firstly, Cyprus has young. It can be light or bold, Xynisteri, the white grape of never been subjected to the laid-back or fruity, according Cyprus. Nicely chilled, it can predations of the Phylloxera easily captivate you. beetle, as has every other C h a r d o n n a y, R i e s l i n g , wine-growing country in Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc Europe. are grown in small quantities Secondly, the vast majority of and have a characteristic that wine-grapes grown on the is essentially Cyprus. island are indigenous varieties, Of the red grapes varieties, whose origins are, literally, the unique-to-Cyprus Mavro lost in the mists of time. is a low-acid variety that Indeed, several of these have unusually also serves as a table only been re-discovered in grape. Some of our wine recent years, nurtured and makers are making fresh, 12
  • 15. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture young wine from 100% for many of the vintage Mavro, which should be wines. drunk within a year of There is more variation in red bottling. wines than in white, because It is at its best when blended of the number of varieties with 20% or thereabouts of available for blending and the higher-acid grapes, such as fact that these do not grow Cabernet Sauvignon, in every region. A selection Cabernet Franc, Grenache, of varietals is available, from Carignan Noir, Mataro or the both small and large local varieties Maratheftiko producers - made from and Opthalmo. There is a Cabernet Sauvignon, good selection from which to Grenache, Maratheftiko and choose. The latest techniques Mataro. and technologies are in use Nearly all the wineries in to produce mature wines that Cyprus make a selection of may be drunk young, whilst wines - red, rosé and white the more traditional methods (often making dry, medium of ageing in oak casks remain and sweet types). 13
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  • 17. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P re s e nt - A go lde n F uture "Commandaria", the and are excellent before and - there is literally a wine for "traditional" wine of the after meals or as a mid- every taste, for every Crusaders is made largely by morning refresher. It should occasion and every food. specialists, from grapes be remembered that the For wine tourists, the grown in strictly controlled Cyprus industry is built not pleasures are considerable, "Appellation of Origin" just on wine but on products because you may view very areas. The grapes for this which range from grape juice large plants dealing in unique wine are laid out to and concentrated grape must millions upon millions of partially dry in the sun before (which are exported in large litres, where every type of pressing and fermenting into quantities), through every wine is made and there are the dark, sweet, treacly wine type of wine to liqueurs and distilleries, too, to quite small that has been so popular for distillates of all kinds, village wineries making, say, centuries. including the famous 20,000 bottles a year. Cyprus fortified wines are "Zivania". These products So, whether it is by organised immensely popular and are marketed, literally, all over tour, a small group, or on extremely good value. They the world. your own, a tour of the wine range from exceptional And so, the wine lover regions and the winemakers dryness, through dry and visiting Cyprus has a whole of Cyprus will be interesting, medium-sweet to very sweet new world of wine to sample and rewarding. 15
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  • 19. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P r e s e nt - A go lde n F uture W Within a few hundred metres, you may visit the four largest wine companies in Cyprus. From the Old Port of Lemesos they are within walking distance, to which bus services come from the tourist area and further afield. Obviously, there are some similarities between the four, because they make similar ranges of products from grapes grown in the hills, but for the wine taster a visit to each one is worth while in order to see the differences in style. All have tasting rooms and shops where the products may be purchased. You may make your own way there, or join an organised group leaving from the main hotels. Every year in September, the Municipality of Lemesos organises a wine festival at the Municipal Gardens, when over 100,000 people enjoy more than a week of wine and food festivities. By 2001 a Museum of Wine will be open at Erimi Village, where the history and present day activities of the Cyprus wine industry will be graphically presented and wines of all kinds tasted and purchased. 17
  • 20. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P r e s e nt - A go lde n F uture G Go up country on the Troodos road (B8) from Lemesos to the lovely Kourris valley with its pretty villages, countless orchards and vineyards and several winemakers. Divert to the charming village of Laneia, perhaps, with its flower-decorated, restored streets, craft shops and art galleries, before cutting down to Monagri, where you may see the modern Amasgos winery and the restored monastery, now a modern arts centre. In the area there are super tavernas at Lofou and Sylikou. Further up in the hills outside Pelendri is the pine-forested location of Pytsilia winery, a splendid place for a tasting. In Pelendri village one can visit the 14th century church of Timiou Stavrou. Platres is a delightful hill resort, with excellent hotels, restaurants and tavernas, walks, hikes and hill climbs, as well as sporting facilities. Naturally, Cyprus wine is available in the restaurants and hotels. Down past Kato Platres, you can detour to another hill village, Foini, famous for its pottery and Loukoumi sweets. Then, to Mandria, and the hidden away home of Antoniades wines, and Koilani, where the Ayia Mavri winery is a charming Alpine style building. The village has a small but fascinating Vine museum and good traditional tavernas. You should also visit the Ecclesiastical Museum and the restored olive press. Every autumn the village holds the "Afamia" wine festival. After this, past the unspoilt village of Vouni, and some of Cyprus's best red grape vineyards and home of the Cyprus donkey sanctuary, down to Agios Amvrosios, the Ecological Winery, which now has several organic wines, and the road to the Lemesos-Pafos motorway. 18
  • 21. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P r es e nt - A go lde n F uture T Taking the E601 road from Erimi and Kantou towards Omodos you can call at Agios Amvrosios to start, if you haven't visited the winery on the main road on the previous tour. A few kilometres further on, cut off left to see the impressive new vineyards of KEO and its restored, state-of-the-art winery at Malia, and then travel on to Arsos, (a pretty village nestled in the hills) where there are the small bijou Nicolettino and the KEO-owned "Laona" wineries. There is a Folk Art museum here, too, which is worth a visit. Every autumn the village holds the “Palouze” festival. Back-track to the main road and travel on to Omodos, where there are three wineries (ETKO's Olympus on the northern side and, Marion and Linos on the road out of the village southwards. At all of these there are excellent tasting facilities). There are other smaller winemakers, tavernas, shops and an attractive monastery. Village walks are extremely attractive, and the vast traditional wine press, just off the village square, should not be missed. Heading south, turn off to Pachna and the family- run and welcoming Yiaskouris winery, as well as several tavernas. Take the country road on to Anogyra to the impressive "Chateau la Noyere'. Anogyra is not far from the Pafos-Lemesos motoroway. Visiting Kykko Monastery. From Pafos you may come through the hills and forests, taking in the spectacular Cedar Valley along the way. From other directions it is best to take the road from Troodos, passing Pedoulas. 19
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  • 23. THE CYPRUS WINE STORY A R o m a n t i c P a s t - A n E xc i t i n g P r es e nt - A go lde n F uture S SODAP's sea-side winery can be the target for a morning visit and tasting, an excellent prelude to lunch at one of the many restaurants in Pafos. For a longer tour head northwards, taking the Polis road, to the Mesogi Industrial Estate, which is clearly signposted on the left side. The Fikardos winery, on this industrial estate is modern and functional, the welcome warm and the range of wines worth the journey. Kathikas, with several excellent eating places, has two wineries, K and K Vasilikon and the Sterna winery. At Statos, you may visit the Avakas winery and Amforeas Winery to look, taste and buy. Like most other wineries, here you may choose from a range of dry to medium red, white and rosé wines. Further into the hills, the winery at Vouni - Panagia is impressively sited and its cellars and tasting facilities are impressive, too. Nearby is the lovely Chrysorrogiatissa monastery,which makes a delightful visit, where you may also look at the winemaking plant, which is the oldest regional winery. In Pafos region you may alo visit Lagria winery in Salamiou village and Nelion winery in Pretori village. Wherever you travel there are coffee shops with a warm welcome, refreshments and, very, very often a complimentary glass of the wine either made by the proprietor or in the village. There are eating places ranging from the very simple taverna where charcoal grilled meat is the staple dish, to restaurants catering for every taste. And everywhere, there is wine, enabling you to get the real taste of Cyprus. 21
  • 24. WINERIES IN LEMESOS TOWN ETKO Ltd P O Box 50261, 3602 Lemesos, Tel: 25573391, Fax: 25573338, 25567424 Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 8.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., etko@swaypage.com KEO Ltd P O Box 50209, 3602 Lemesos , Tel: 25362053, Fax: 25578868, Open to the public: Organised groups, by arrangement, Monday to Friday - 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., Individual visitors: Monday to Friday - 10.00 a.m. only LOEL Ltd P O Box 50139, 3601 Lemesos, Tel: 25579344, Fax: 25877228 Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 08.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. SODAP Ltd P O Box 56314, 3306 Lemesos, Tel: 25564605, Fax: 25564013, Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., (Pafos winery also open at the same hours. Phone: 26932553, Fax: 26964553 These companies are the largest producers in Cyprus. All make a wide range of table and premium wines, as well as fortified wines, aperitifs, Cyprus brandy, ouzo and other distilled products. The "Big Four", as they are known, are unique in the world, because of the range of grape products they make. They have built and maintained their businesses by travelling the world and supplying the needs of the markets. Today they are concentrating increasingly on building a Cyprus wine industry in which Cyprus-bottled quality wine is the most important part. LEMESOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES Amasgo Winery 4746 Monagri or PO Box 50445, 3605 Lemesos, Tel: 25360612, Fax: 25356893 Open to the public: by arrangment, Contact Mr Soti Siakalli or Tonis Antoniou M. Antoniadis Winery 4778 Mandria, or 16 Kritis, 3087 Lemesos, Tel: 25422638, 25384121, Fax: 25384121 Open to the public: please contact Mr M. Antoniades, Mon. - Sun. after 3.00 p.m or Sat. morning Ayia Mavri Winery P O Box 50527, 3606 Lemesos, or 4776 Koilani, Tel: 25370777, 25470225, Fax: 25365233 Open to the public: daily please contact Ms Yiannoula Ioannidou. Christoforos Tsolakis Winery Anapavseos 12, 4860 Agros, Tel: 99699954, 25521893, Open every day: 08.00-19.00 Ecological Winery of Ayios Amvrosios 4710 Agios Amvrosios, Lemesos District, Tel: 25243981, Fax: 25243982 Open to the public: Mon.– Fri., 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Call George or Joanna Yiallouros in advance. Kapouralis Winery, Agios Demetrios, 4842 Lemesos, Tel: 22489702, Opening hours: Contact: Mr Giorgos Panagides Konstantinou Winery, Pera Pedi 4779 Lemesos, Tel: 99681341, Please contact Mr Kostas Konstantinou Open to the public: every day 08.00 a.m.–2.00 p.m. Kostas N. Erimoudis, Koilani, 4776 Lemesos, Tel: 99625826, 25334305, For visits please contact: Mr Kostas Erimoudis Lambouris Winery 4820 Platres, Tel: 99440048, Please contact Mr Chr. Lambouris Laona Arsos Model Winery (KEO Ltd) Arsos Village, 4770 Lemesos District, Tel: 25943200 Visits: Monday to Friday mornings. La Noyere Winery, 4603 Anogira or 24 Feidiou, 3075 Lemesos, Tel. and fax: 25221709, Contact Mr Nicos Nicolaides, Open to the public: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Linos Winery, 4750 Omodos, Tel: 25422700, 25366987, Fax: 25421354 , Open to the public, every day. Contact: Mr Herodotos Herodotou 22
  • 25. Marion Winery, 4760 Omodos, Tel: 25421797, 99556630, Fax: 25421660 Open to the public: every day, Contact: Mr Marios Ioannides Marki Ltd, 4776 Koilani, Tel: 25368630, 25470216, contact: Ms Magda Anthousi Menargos Winery Ltd, 4746 Monagri, Tel: 99478279, 25433674, for visits please contact: Mr Nicos Aristidou Nikolettino Winery, 4770 Arsos, or P.O. Box 6350, 3306 Lemesos, Tel: 99437137, Fax: 25576508, Open to the public: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Contact: Mr Yiannakis Achilleos Olympus Winery Ltd. (ETKO), 4760 Omodos or P.O BOX 50261, 3602 Lemesos, Tel: 25422380, 25573391, Fax: 25573338, Open to the public: Monday-Friday 09.00-08.00p.m., Saturday 09.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tsiakkas Winery (Pitsilia Winery), Georgiou Sourri 2, 3027 Lemesos, Tel: 25991080, 99624449, 99567898, Fax: 25344683, Open to the public: every day. Contact Mr Kostas & Marina Tsiakka Yiaskouris Winery, 4700 Pachna, Tel: 25374082, 99633730 or 25351662, Open to the public, please contact Mr Christakis Yiaskouris, Mon. - Fri. After 3.30p.m or Sat. all day Vlasides Winery, 4776 Koilani, Tel: 99441574, 25471482, Please contact Mr Sofoklis Vlasides Zinon Winery, 4760 Omodos, Tel: 99492979, 25421781, Opening hours. Contact Mr Zinonas Zinonos PAFOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES Amforeas Winery Statos - Ay. Fotios, 8651 Pafos, Tel: 99479330, 26724090, Fax: 26232123 Open to the public: 08.00 a.m.-1.30 p.m., 2.30 p.m.-07.00 p.m., Contact Mr Marios Kolios Avakas Winery, 8651 Pafos District, Statos, Tel: 26245792, 99632562, Fax: 26722425 Open to the public: Monday to Friday, working hours, but first contact Mr Giannakis Efstathiou Fikardos Winery, 8280 Mesogi, P.O.Box 62200, 8061 Pafos, Tel: 26249814, Fax: 26238517, Open to the public: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday - Saturday, Contact Mr Theodoros Fikardos K & K Vasilikon Winery, 8573 Kathikas, Tel: 26632520, 99466960, Fax: 26633500 Open to the public: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday - Friday, Contact Mr Yiannos Kyriakidis Lagria Winery, Salamiou, 8620 Pafos, Tel. 26442279, 99425273, 99346990 Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Contact: Mr Kostakis Avgousti Monte Royia Winery, Chrysorrogiatissa monastery, 8649 Pafos, Tel. 26722455, 99626642, Fax. 26722819 Open to the public: Monday to Friday, Contact Mr Andreas Fetta Nelion Winery, Pretori, 8630 Pafos, Tel: 25442445, 99666414, Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., Contact: Mr Neophytos Ioannou 23
  • 26. PAFOS DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES Shoufas Winery Ltd Koilineia 2, 8646 Pafos, Tel: 99435436, 26933316, Open: Every day, 10.00-19.00 Sterna Winery, 8573 Kathikas, Tel. and fax: 99699082, Open to the public: every day from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Contact Mr Savvas Chrysanthou Vouni Panayia Winery, 8640 Panagia, Pafos District, Tel: 26722770, 26722878 , Fax: 26722 879, Open to the public: every day, from 08.00 a.m to 05.30 p.m, Contact Mr Andreas Kyriakides LEFKOSIA DISTRICT REGIONAL WINERIES Aes Ambelis Winery Kalo Chorio Orinis, P.O.Box 16131, 2086 Lefkosia, Open to the public: , please contact Mr Savvas Fakoukakis, Tel. 99635469, 22991500, Fax: 22491945 Krelan Winery Dali 2540 Lefkosia, Tel: 22610015, 99663577, 99813075, Visiting hours: every day, Contact: Mrs Alexia Christoudiou Kykkos Winery, P.O.Box 24850, Kykkos Monastery, 1304 Lefkosia, Tel: 22942729, 99621368, Fax: 22942730, Open to the public: 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Note for visitors It should be remembered that many of the regional wineries are relatively small enterprises, where the contact name is the proprietor/winemaker himself. Therefore, in order to avoid disappointment, it is recommended that when you are planning your visit (unless you are going in an organised pre-arranged group) you should telephone the day before to see if the winery will be open. CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION (Head Office) Lemesos Harbour Pafos International Airport P.O. BOX. 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel. 25571868 CY 8320, Pafos, Tel. 26423161 Tel. 22691100, telefax: 22331644 E-mail: cytour@cto.org.cy Larnaka Polis Web-site: //www.visitcyprus.org.cy Plateia Vasileos Pavlou Vasileos Stasioikou A’ 2 CY 6023 Larnaka, CY 8820 Polis Chrysochous, Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel. 24654322 Tel. 26322468 Aristokyprou 11 Laiki Geitonia (East of Plateia Eleftherias) Larnaka International Airport Paralimni - Protaras CY 1011, Lefkosia, Tel: 22674264 CY 7130 Larnaka, Leoforos Protara - Kavo Gkreko 356 Tel. 24643576 CY 5296 Protaras - Paralimni Lemesos (Limassol) Tel. 23832865 Spyrou Araouzou 115 A’ Pafos CY 3036 Lemesos, Tel. 25362756 a) Gladstonos 3 Agia Napa CY 8046, Pafos Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12 Germasogeia Tel. 26932841 CY 5330 Agia Napa, Tel. 23721796 Georgiou A’, 22 CY 4047 Lemesos, Potamos tis Germasogeias b) Leoforos Poseidonos 63A Platres Tel. 25323211 CY 8042 Kato Pafos, Tel 26930521 CY 4820, Platres, Tel. 25421316 Written by Patrick Skinner Layout and Design: Monograme Design Cons - Printed by D. Couvas & Sons Ltd. Sept. 2003 24
  • 27. Published by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation with the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Cyprus Vine Product Council. Text by Patrick Skinner Wineries included in this brochure are registered by the Cyprus Vine Product Council which carried out the survey regarding the wineries in 1999. Photos: CTO archives, Vine Product Council archives, Department of Antiquities, The Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus, KEO Ltd, Pitsilia winery, K & K Vasilikon winery, Leventis Municipal Museum, Methexis Art Services.
  • 28. The Cyprus Wine Story A romantic Past - An exciting Present - A golden Future Cyprus Wine 4000 YEARS OF HISTORY