People of the Vine
“The only occupation of the Omodos people was the cultivation of the vineyard and everything revolves around the juice of the vineyard.” Georgios Vassiliades, a proud son of Omodos, with these…
Maratheftiko at a glance
Maratheftiko or Vamvakada is a rare red Cypriot variety that was rediscovered just a few decades ago. It is found in the whole area of Cyprus and mainly in the mountains of Paphos,…
15 Famous Quotes including Wine
Philosophers, scholars, scientists, writers, poets, painters, filmmakers… Throughout the history of wine, which is so tightly linked to the history of humans, there have been numerous times…
The meaning of terroir
If you are into wine you will have heard about terroir and how it affects the taste of wine. Ever since the Benedictine and Cistercian monks studied and defined the concept of terroir in the…
Mavro at a glance
Mavro (=Black) is one of the oldest and most dominant grape varieties of the Cypriot land. It is found in all vine-friendly areas of Cyprus, in both fertile and barren soils, which is why…
