Cyprus Products for Export – Wine
Cyprus has a long history and tradition in wine making. There are written references to the Cyprus wine as old as 5800 B.C. Wines, which were named noble, godly, drink of the gods, sweet, calming and relaxing.
Today, Cyprus has brought the vine cultivation and wine making to the level of an important industry covering around 17.000 hectares of land giving more than 70.000 tonnes of grapes including table grapes of around 15.000 tonnes.
The dominant varieties of wine grapes of Cyprus are the indigenous, mavro-red, xinisteri-white and ofthalmo-red followed by maratheftiko, lefkas and malaga while other international varieties like the cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, mattaro, semillion, shiraz, grenache, carignan noir, palomino, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, are making stronger appearance and gain significant importance in the Cypriot vineyard.
More than 70% of the annual production of Cyrpus wines are exported worldwide, with European countries being the main destination.
The industry comprises four big wine making concerns i.e. KEO, ETKO, SODAP and LOEL and almost fifty small-regional wineries which are located in the vine growing areas or not far from them.
Commandaria, the “Apostle of Wines”, is a wine unique to Cyprus produced in an a strictly delimited area comprising fourteen villages in the Limassol district known as Commandaria region which gives its name to the only wine of Cyprus with Appellation of Origin status. It is a very rich sweet wine made from red or white grapes exposed to the sun for 4-10 days. For its ageing the “mana” system is followed which is comparable to the solera system of other countries. Its alcohol content is around 15% while its total sugar is 18 g/ml. It is found in different brand names but the name Commandaria dominates the label.
Most of the exports are carried out by the four big wineries who although have customers from all over Europe still welcome new inquiries and are open to cooperation.
Wine Products Council
P.O. Box 71011
3840 Limassol – Cyprus
Tel: +357 25-892892,+357 26-938309
Fax: +357 25-819305
E-mail: cwpc@wpc.org.cy
Main Manufacturers:
ETKO Ltd
P.O. Box 50261
3602 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-573391
Fax: +357 25-573338
KEO Ltd
P.O. Box 50209
3602 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-562053
Fax: +357 25-573429
LOEL Ltd
P.O. Box 50139
3601 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-569344
Fax: +357 25-570042
SODAP Ltd
P.O. Box 56314
3306 Limassol
Tel: +35725-564605
Fax: +357 25-564013
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, zivania 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.
Regional Wineries:
Amasgo Winery
P.O. Box 55048, 3605 LimassolAmasgo Winery
4746 Monagri or P.O. Box 55048, 3605 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-360612
Fax: +357 25-356893
M. Antoniades Winery
4778 Mandria, or 16 Kritis, 3087 LimassolM. Antoniades Winery
4778 Mandria, or 16 Kritis, 3087 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-422638, +357 25-384121
Fax: +357 25-384121
Ayia Mavri Winery
P.O. Box 50527, 4776 Limassol, or 4776 KoilaniAyia Mavri Winery
P.O. Box 50527, 4776 Limassol, or 4776 Koilani
Tel: +35725370777
Fax: +357 25-365233
Ecological Winery of Ayios Amvrosios
4710 Ayios Amvrosios Limassol DistrictEcological Winery of Ayios Amvrosios
4710 Ayios Amvrosios Limassol District
Tel: +357 25-243981
Fax: +357 25-243982
Laona Arsos Model Winery (KEO Ltd)
Arsos Village 4770 Limassol DistrictLaona Arsos Model Winery (KEO Ltd)
Arsos Village 4770 Limassol District
Tel: +357 25-363763
La Noyere Winery
4603 Anogira or 24 Feidiou str. 3075 LimassolLa Noyere Winery
4603 Anogira or 24 Feidiou str. 3075 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-221709
Fax: +357 25-221709
E- mail: winenic @ spidernet.com.cy
Linos Winery
4750 Omodos, or 38, Zakchaiou str., 4760 LimassolLinos Winery
4750 Omodos, or 38, Zakchaiou str., 4760 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-422700
Fax: +357 25-421354
Marion Winery
4760 Omodos LimassolMarion Winery
4750 Omodos, or 38, Zakchaiou str., 4760 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-421797, +357 25-422296
Fax: +357 25-421660
Nikolettino Winery
4770 Arsos, or P.O.Box 6350 3306 LimassolNikolettino Winery
4770 Arsos, or P.O.Box 6350 3306 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-421797
Fax: +357 25-356508
Olympus Winery Ltd. (ETKO)
4760 Omodos or P.O. Box 50261 3602 LimassolOlympus Winery Ltd. (ETKO)
4760 Omodos or P.O. Box 50261 3602 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-373391
Fax: +357 25-373338
Pitsilias Winery
4878 Pelendri, or P.O. Box 3539 3303 LimassolPitsilias Winery
4878 Pelendri, or P.O. Box 35393303 Limassol
Tel: +357 25-372928/ 995080
Mobile +357 29-624449
Fax: +357 25-344683
Yiaskouris Winery
4700 PachnaYiaskouris Winery
4700 Pachna
Tel: +357 25-242470 or +357 25-374082
Avakas Winery
Statos 8651 Pafos DistrictAvakas Winery
Statos 8651 Pafos District
Tel: +357 26-722425
Fax: +357 26-722425
Fikardos Winery
8280 Mesogi P.O. Box 62200 8061 PafosFikardos Winery
8280 Mesogi P.O. Box 622008061 Pafos
Tel: +357 26-249814
Fax: +357 26-238517
K & K Vasilikon Winery
8573 KathikasK & K Vasilikon Winery
8573 Kathikas
Tel: +357 26-633237
Fax: +357 26-222964
Paphos
Sterna Winery
8573 KathikasSterna Winery
8573 Kathikas
Tel and Fax: +357 26-632277
Paphos
Vouni Panayia Winery
8640 Panayia Pafos DistrictVouni Panayia Winery
8640 Panayia Pafos District
Tel: +357 26-722770/ 722878
Fax: +357 26-722879
Monte Royia Winery
Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery 8649 PafosMonte Royia Winery
Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery 8649 Pafos
Tel: +357 26-722457
Fax: +357 26-722819
Aes Ambelis Winery
P.O. Box 21212 1504 NicosiaAes Ambelis Winery
P.O. Box 21212 1504 Nicosia
Tel: +357 29-635469
Fax: +357 22-491945
Kykkos Winery
P.O. Box 4850 Kykkos Monastery 1304 NicosiaKykkos Winery
P.O. Box 4850 Kykkos Monastery 1304 Nicosia
Tel: +357 22-942749
Fax: +357 22-942730
VACHOS WINERY ASSOSIATION – List of Members
Vardalis Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 51328, 3504, LemesosVardalis Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 51328, 3504, LemesosTel: +357 25-368630/ 470216
Mob.Tel: +357 99-608184 (Mr.Nicos Pavlides)
Fax: +357 25-394637
Vasiliko Winery Kyperountas Ltd/ Kyperounta Village
7 Parthenona Street, 4876, Kyprounta, LemesosVasiliko Winery Kyperountas Ltd/ Kyperounta Village
7 Parthenona Street, 4876, Kyprounta, LemesosMob.Tel: +357 99-589612 (Mr. Minas Mina)
Fax: +357 22-486526
E-mail: minasmin@ppgroup.com.cy
Nicolaides Brothers Winery Ltd/ Anogyra Village
24 Phidiou Street, 3075, LemesosNicolaides Brothers Winery Ltd/ Anogyra Village
24 Phidiou Street, 3075, LemesosTel: +357 25-333882/ 22-355211
Mob.Tel: +357 99-659977 (Mr. Chrysanthos Nicolaides)
Fax: +357 25-221709/ 22-355185
E-mail: winenic@spidernet.com.cy
Bolita Trading Ltd/ Platres Village
6, Krion Neron Street, 4820, P.Platres, LemesosBolita Trading Ltd/ Platres Village
6, Krion Neron Street, 4820, P.Platres, LemesosTel: +357 25-421329
Mob.Tel: +357 99-44+48 (Mr. Christakis Lambouris)
Fax: +357 25-421329
Vouni Panagias Winery Ltd/ Panagia Village
60, Arch.Makariou Street, 6640, Panagia, PafosVouni Panagias Winery Ltd/ Panagia Village
60, Arch.Makariou Street, 6640, Panagia, PafosTel: +357 26-722878/ 26722340
Mob.Tel: +357 99-453138 (Mr. Andreas Kyriakides)
Fax: +357 26-722879
C.G.Constandinou Distillery Ltd/ Pera Pedi Village
9, Crysippou Street, 3110, LemesosC.G.Constandinou Distillery Ltd/ Pera Pedi Village
9, Crysippou Street, 3110, LemesosTel: +357 25-433770
Mob.Tel: +357 99-681341 (Mr. Costas Constandinou)
Fax: +357 25-387120
Georgos Panagides/ Agios Demetrios Village
7A, Costa Antoniades Street, 2223, Latsia, LefkosiaGeorgos Panagides/ Agios Demetrios Village
7A, Costa Antoniades Street, 2223, Latsia, LefkosiaTel: +357 22-489702
Mob.Tel: +357 99-309709 (Mr. George Panagides)
E-mail: gpanayides@hotmail.com
D.Yiaskouris Winery Ltd/ Pachna Village
6, Kyriakou Matsi Street, 47+, Pachna, LemesosD.Yiaskouris Winery Ltd/ Pachna Village
6, Kyriakou Matsi Street, 47+, Pachna, LemesosTel: +357 25-374082
Mob.Tel: +357 99-633730 (Mr. Christakis Yiaskouris)
Fax: +357 25-351662
Ezousa/ Kannaviou Village
18, Skiathou, 8021, PafosEzousa/ Kannaviou Village
6, Kyriakou Matsi Street, 47+, Pachna, Lemesos
Mob.Tel: +357 99-415909 (Mr. Michalis Constantnides)
E-mail: ezousa@cytanet.com.cy
I.M.Ampelokipeftiki Ltd/ Omodos Village
4760, Omodos, LemesosI.M.Ampelokipeftiki Ltd/ Omodos Village
4760, Omodos, LemesosTel: +357 25421797
Mob.Tel: +357 99-556630 (Mr. Marios Ioannides)
Fax: +357 25-421660
I.P.GAIA Inotechniki Ltd/ Agios Amvrosios Village
4710, Agios Amvrosios, LemesosI.P.GAIA Inotechniki Ltd/ Agios Amvrosios Village
4710, Agios Amvrosios, LemesosTel: +357 25-943981
Mob.Tel: +357 99-442472 (Ms. Ioanna Panayiotou)
Fax: +357 25-943982
E-mail: salonse@cytanet.com.cy
K&K Vasilikon Winery Ltd/ Kathikas Village
8573 Kathikas, PafosK&K Vasilikon Winery Ltd/ Kathikas Village
8573 Kathikas, PafosTel: +357 26-632520
Mob.Tel: +357 99-647004 (Mr. Heraclis Kyriakides)
Fax: +357 26-6335+
E-mail: info@vasilikon.com
Krielar Winery Ltd
P.O.BOX 26-690, 1646, LefkosiaKrielar Winery Ltd
P.O.BOX 26-690, 1646, LefkosiaTel: +35722610015
Mob.Tel: +357 99663577 (Ms. Alexia Christoudia)
Fax: +357 22-447050
E-mail: alexia207@yahoo.com
Kolios Winery Ltd/ Statos, Agios Fotios Village
8651, Statos Agios Fotios, PafosKolios Winery Ltd/ Statos, Agios Fotios Village
8651, Statos Agios Fotios, PafosTel: +357 26-722544
Mob.Tel: +357 99-479330 (Mr. Marios Kolios)
Fax: +357 26-724070
Kykkos Monastery Aperitif
P.O.BOX 24-850, 1304, LefkosiaKykkos Monastery Aperitif
P.O.BOX 24-850, 1304, LefkosiaTel: +357 22-942729
Mob.Tel: +35799562977 (Mr. Costakis Fournaris)
Fax: +357 22-942730
E-mail: kykkos.winery@cytanet.com.cy
Costas N.Erimoudes/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 51171, 3502, LemesosCostas N.Erimoudes/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 51171, 3502, LemesosTel: +357 25-334305
Mob.Tel: +357 99-625826 (Mr. Costas Erimoudes)
Fax: +357 25-339090
Lagria Winery Ltd/ Salamiou Village
7, Athinon Ave., Tolmi Bdg, Off.203, 8035, PafosLagria Winery Ltd/ Salamiou Village
7, Athinon Ave., Tolmi Bdg, Off.203, 8035, Pafos
Tel: +35726442278/9, 26-952411, 26-443131
Mob.Tel: +357 99-425273 (Mr. Costas Avgousti)
Fax: +357 26-953435, 26-442278
E-mail: theos@cytanet.com.cy
M.Antoniades Wineries Ltd/ Mandria Village
16, Crete Street, 3087, LemesosM.Antoniades Wineries Ltd/ Mandria Village
16, Crete Street, 3087, LemesosTel: +357 25-422638, 25384121
Mob.Tel: +357 99-824475 (Mr. Marios Antoniades)
Fax: +357 25-384121
Menargos Winery Ltd/ Monagri Village
P.O.BOX 55602, 3781, LemesosMenargos Winery Ltd/ Monagri Village
P.O.BOX 55602, 3781, LemesosTel: +357 25-433674
Mob.Tel: +357 99-478279 (Mr. Nikos Aristidou)
Fax: +357 25-433674
Nelion Winery Ltd/ Pretori Village
8630, Pretori, PafosNelion Winery Ltd/ Pretori Village
8630, Pretori, Pafos
Tel: +357 25-442445
Mob.Tel: +357 99-666414 (Mr. Neophytos Ioannou)
Fax: +357 25-442442
Nikolettino Wines Ltd/ Arsos Village
21, Kerynias Street, Ipsonas, LemesosNikolettino Wines Ltd/ Arsos Village
21, Kerynias Street, Ipsonas, LemesosTel: +357 25-7237+
Mob.Tel: +357 99-437137 (Mr. Yiannakis Achilleos)
Fax: +357 25-563435
Nikos Metaxas
27, Eleftheriou Venizelou, 2235, Latsia, LefkosiaNikos Metaxas
27, Eleftheriou Venizelou, 2235, Latsia, LefkosiaTel: +357 22-482928
Mob.Tel: +357 99-623251 (Mr. Nikos Metaxas)
Fax: +357 22-489279
Amasgo Winery House Ltd/ Monagri Village
P.O.BOX 50445, 3605, LemesosAmasgo Winery House Ltd/ Monagri Village
P.O.BOX 50445, 3605, LemesosTel: +357 25-360612, +357 25-433830
Mob.Tel: +35799630540 (Mr. Tonis Antoniou)
Fax: +357 25-356893
E-mail: manager@micrologic.com.cy
Ayia Mavri Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 50527, 3606, LemesosAyia Mavri Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
P.O.BOX 50527, 3606, LemesosTel: +357 25-470225, 25-370777, 25-363206 (Mr. Ioannis Ioannides)
Fax: +357 25-365233
E-mail: ayiamavri@cytanet.com.cy
Aes Ambelis Winery Ltd/ Kalo Chorio Village
P.O.BOX 16131, 2086, LefkosiaAes Ambelis Winery Ltd/ Kalo Chorio Village
P.O.BOX 16131, 2086, LefkosiaMob.Tel: +357 99-635469 (Mr. Savvas Fakoukakis)
Fax: +357 22-491945
E-mail: aesambelis@landmark.com.cy
Vlasides Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
4776, Koilani, LemesosVlasides Winery Ltd/ Koilani Village
4776, Koilani, LemesosTel: +357 25471482
Mob.Tel: +357 99-441574 (Mr. Sofoklis Vlasides)
Fax: +357 25-320513
E-mail: sophandl@spiternet.com.cy
Linos Winery Ltd/ Omodos Village
4760, Omodos, LemesosLinos Winery Ltd/ Omodos Village
4760, Omodos, LemesosTel: +357 25-366987, 25-4227+
Mob.Tel: +35799479547 (Mr. Herodotos Herodotou)
Fax: +357 25-421354
E-mail: linoswinery@cytanet.com.cy
Zenon Winery Ltd/ Omodos Village
Vassili Liperti Street, 4760, Omodos, LemesosZenon Winery Ltd/ Omodos Village
Vassili Liperti Street, 4760, Omodos, LemesosTel: +357 25-423555, 25-421781
Mob.Tel: +357 99-492979 (Mr. Zenonas Zenonos)
Chrysorroyia Winery
3, Agysilaou Street, Kato PafosChrysorroyia Winery
3, Agysilaou Street, Kato PafosTel: +357 26-722457
Mob.Tel: +35799626642 (Mr. Andreas Fettas)
Fax: +357 26-842263
Polidendria Ltd (Tsiakka Winery)/ Pelendri Village
2, Georgiou Sourri Street, 3027, LemesosPolidendria Ltd (Tsiakka Winery)/ Pelendri Village
2, Georgiou Sourri Street, 3027, LemesosTel: +357 25-991080
Mob.Tel: +357 99-567898 (Mr. Costas Tsiakkas)
Fax: +357 25-344683
E-mail: tsiakkas@logos.cy.net
R & A Vasa Winery Ltd/ Vasa Koilaniou Village
P.O.BOX 87, 4771, Vasa Koilaniou, LemesosR & A Vasa Winery Ltd/ Vasa Koilaniou Village
P.O.BOX 87, 4771, Vasa Koilaniou, Lemesos
Tel: +357 25-945999
Mob.Tel: +357 99-493030 (Mr. Pambos Argyrides)
Fax: +357 25-734744
E-mail: pargyrides@cytanet.com.cy
Shoufas Winery Ltd/ Koilinia Village
22, Thessalonikis Street, 8028, PafosShoufas Winery Ltd/ Koilinia Village
22, Thessalonikis Street, 8028, Pafos
Tel: +357 26-935846
Mob.Tel: +357 99-435436 (Mr. Savvas Philippou)
Fax: +357 22-450231
E-mail: shoufas@cytanet.com.cy
Sterna Winery Ltd/ Kathikas Village
50, Sternas, 8573, Kathikas, PafosSterna Winery Ltd/ Kathikas Village
50, Sternas, 8573, Kathikas, PafosMob.Tel: +357 99-699082 (Mr. Savvas Chrysanthou)
Fax: +357 26-952639
E-mail: bds@logos.cy.net
Tsalapatis Wines Co. Ltd/ Polemi Village
2, Nikou Chrystodoulou, 8549, Polemi, PafosTsalapatis Wines Co. Ltd/ Polemi Village
2, Nikou Chrystodoulou, 8549, Polemi, Pafos
Mob.Tel: +357 99-624929 (Mr. Andreas K. Chrysostomou)
Fikardos Winery (Fikardos Distilleries Ltd)/ Mesogi Village
P.O.BOX 622+, 8061, PafosFikardos Winery (Fikardos Distilleries Ltd)/ Mesogi Village
P.O.BOX 622+, 8061, PafosTel: +357 26-949814
Mob.Tel: +357 99-647+5 (Mr. Theodoros Fikardos)
Fax: +357 26-938517
E-mail: fikardos@logos.cy.net
Harma Family Winery Ltd/ Kyperounta Village
58A Panayioti Tsagari, 4042, LemesosHarma Family Winery Ltd/ Kyperounta Village
58A Panayioti Tsagari, 4042, LemesosTel: +357 25-327774
Mob.Tel: +357 99-414118 (Ms. Ioanna Tsaggari- Charitou)
Fax: +357 25-313976
E-mail: info@harmawines.com
Chris N. Tsolakis Ltd/ Agros Village
12, Anapafseos Ave., 4860, Agros, LemesosChris N. Tsolakis Ltd/ Agros Village
12, Anapafseos Ave., 4860, Agros, LemesosTel: +357 25-521893
Mob.Tel: +357 99-699954 (Mr. Christoforos Tsolakis)
Fax: +357 25-521894
E-mail: christso@avacom.net