Announcement
We would like to inform you that in compliance to the new measures announced to prevent the spread of Covid-19, ‘Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ winery will not be accepting any visitors or give any…
IN Business Awards 2020 – Support ‘Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ with your vote!
IN Business Awards 2020, a truly important institution for Cypriot Businesses, has included ‘Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ winery among 45 other companies and executives who were distinguished for…
Autumn Sundays with live music at ‘Playia’ restaurant
October’s Sundays at ‘Playia’ restaurant of ‘Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ take on a musical twist, as we continue to host Angelos Avgousti and his partners. Join us on Sundays at 12:00 to enjoy…
Five gold medals for Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2020 international competition
Our winery, Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades, was awarded five gold medals in one of the most prestigious international competitions. The Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2020 competition selects the best…
Golden Medal for Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ Commandaria at Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2020
We are thrilled to announce that Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades’ Commandaria was once again awarded a gold medal in the international, highly prestigious, competition Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2020.……
Festive Days at Playia restaurant, Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades winery, with its new dégustation menu!
The pandemic and subsequent safety measures may have put our festivals and celebrations at a pause, but we will do celebrate the Holy Cross day at Omodos. Strictly following all decrees, as…
Beautiful Cyprus Coffee House
At the oldest and largest square of Cyprus, next to the historic Monastery of the Holy Cross, in the heart of Omodos village, you will find Beautiful Cyprus coffee house: a traditional coffee shop,…
Wine platters for every taste and every wine
Cypriot summer is nor restrained in the summer months, as September and October are often warmer than elsewhere. They, therefore, are equally ideal for enjoying white and rosé, as well as red wines.…
Blessing the Harvest
A rich harvest is the reward for hard work and effort. My father, George Vassiliades, used to say ‘we were very happy and we suffered a lot’. By blessing the beginnings of the offspring of nature,…
Harvest: The most critical period in the lifespan of the vine
Without viticulture there is no wine production and without harvest there is no crop. The harvest usually lasts throughout the month of September, which in Greek is also known as “Harvester”.…
Commandaria: 15 interesting facts about the Cypriot nectar!
It is the oldest wine holding a Protected Designation of Origin and it is a trademark of local tradition and production. Commandaria, stately, exuberant, elegant, hides a long history. Aside from…
Summer Wines
Wine is a drink that accompanies both our winter and our summer months. Despite being mostly subjective, there are some wine choices that better fit colder months and others that are clearly…
We have returned!
It is with great pleasure and excitement that our winery, Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades, has reopened its doors for you, after this difficult period we have all been through. Following all necessary…
The gifts of vine on your table
Known since the Paleolithic period, the vine and its fruit have justifiably been characterised as the “king of fruit”. Grape, a much loved food of the Greeks since the ancient times, would never be…
The Women of Wine
Throughout history, wine has been a common thread running through innumerable cultures, religions, and nations. The global wine industry dates to antiquity, and though you probably think that women…
Vineyards of the world
Vast and thriving, the vineyards of the New World; America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, have developed their own, special character. Though Europe is, indeed, the cradle of…
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…
