Wineries of the Republic of Cyprus

Where to go for wine tasting in the Republic of Cyprus: refer to the wineries listed below. Typical visiting hours are 08:00–16:00 on weekdays (sometimes on Saturdays), and tasting fees usually range from 0–25 EUR, occasionally up to 50 EUR (depending on the tour format). For a self-guided route, it is convenient to use the 7 official wine routes across the Republic of Cyprus; working hours and tasting conditions are best confirmed by phone before your visit.

• Winemaking in the Republic of Cyprus
• Wine Factories of the Republic of Cyprus
• Private Wineries
• Wine Routes
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions

Winemaking in the Republic of Cyprus

Winemaking in the Republic of Cyprus is part of the local history for over 4,000 years and today combines tradition with modern technology. The island features local grape varieties and wine styles, including the dessert Commandaria wine. Many wineries welcome visitors, offering tastings and, depending on the venue, short tours.

There are more than 50 recognized wineries in the Republic of Cyprus (and many smaller producers), so even a small island offers a wide variety of wineries across regions and terroirs.

WineCore (Wine Consortium)

WineCore (Wine Consortium) is an association of Cypriot winemakers (about 14–17 members), created to preserve traditions, promote indigenous grape varieties (Xynisteri, Maratheftiko, etc.), and enhance the quality of local wine.

• WineCore ensures quality: the quality mark on the bottle confirms that the wine has passed the consortium's internal inspection.
• Promotion of indigenous varieties: focus on local grapes (e.g., Morokanella, Promara, Giannoudi).
• Cultural development: organization of specialized events and masterclasses (including exhibitions and tasting events) to explore the wine heritage of the Republic of Cyprus.
• Support of traditions: preserving the knowledge and methods of winemakers working with the terroir of the Republic of Cyprus.

The idea of WineCore is to develop modern, high-quality wine while maintaining the authentic character of Cypriot winemaking.

Wine Factories of the Republic of Cyprus

The main wine producers in the Republic of Cyprus are large factories producing beverages on an industrial scale, including for export. Supermarkets most often carry wines from these companies. Some factories offer tastings as part of guided tours.

• ETKO
• LOEL
• KEO
• SODAP

Private Wineries

Small private wineries focus on the domestic market and may not be represented in supermarkets. Often family-run, they usually have an intimate atmosphere, allowing interaction with winery representatives and on-site tastings. As a schedule guideline, many wineries welcome visitors from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, sometimes on Saturdays.

Below is a list of wineries and contacts. Working hours and tasting conditions may vary depending on the season; it is best to confirm details by phone before visiting.

Winery	Tasting	Comment
Marathasa Winery	25–380 EUR	Open 11:00–18:30, except Monday.
Lambouri Winery	not specified	Check format and price when booking.
Tsiakkas Winery	8–20 EUR	Range depends on the wine selection/format.
Ayia Mavri	5 EUR	May be free with wine purchase (check conditions).
Zambartas Winery	5–22.50 EUR	Range depends on the format.
Fikardos Winery	5–15 EUR	Range depends on the format.
Tsangarides Winery	25 EUR	Fixed price (according to the winery).
Vouni Panayia	5–25 EUR	Range depends on the format.
Vasilikon Winery	5 EUR	Fixed price (according to the winery).
Ekfraseis Winery	from 12 EUR	Minimum price; details depend on the format.
Kalamos Winery	not specified	Check format and price when booking.
Makarounas	10–20 EUR	Range depends on the format.
Vlassides Winery	12 EUR / 50 EUR	Welcome tour 12 EUR; extended tour with winemaker 50 EUR.
Christoudia Winery	2 EUR / 3 EUR / 4 EUR	2 types 2 EUR; 3 types 3 EUR; all 9 types 4 EUR.
Ktima Gerolemo	15 EUR	Fixed price (according to the winery).
Ktima Vassiliades	7 USD – 12 EUR	Range depends on the format.
Argyrides Winery	not specified	Individual and group tastings, check the price.
Constantinou Winery	not specified	Closed on Sundays; check tasting conditions and prices when booking.
Dafermou Winery	not specified	Open Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00; check tasting conditions when booking.
Kyperounda Winery	not specified	Check tasting conditions when booking.
Mallia Winery (KEO)	not specified	Check tasting conditions when booking.
Oenou Yi Winery	not specified	Check tasting conditions when booking.
Santa Irene Winery	not specified	Available by appointment only
Linos Winery	not specified	Check tasting conditions when booking.

Marathasa Winery

• Phone: +357 22 008 500
• Recommended to try: Giannoudi, Moschofilero, Syrah, Xynisteri, Sauvignon Blanc
• Tasting fee: 25–380 EUR
• Website: marathasawines.com

Lambouri Winery

• Phone: +357 25 422 525
• Recommended to try: Seaside Dream Xynisteri, Ya’in Kafrisin Lefkada, Apollonia Commandaria
• Website: lionspirit.eu

Tsiakkas Winery

• Phone: +357 99 244 795
• Recommended to try: Xynisteri, Yiannoudi, Tsiakkas Porfyros
• Tasting fee: 8–20 EUR
• Website: tsiakkaswinery.com

Ayia Mavri

• Phone: +357 25 470 225
• Recommended to try: Moscatos, Commandaria, Shiraz
• Tasting fee: 5 EUR (or free with wine purchase)
• Website: ayiamavriwinery.com

Zambartas Winery

• Phone: +357 25 942 424
• Recommended to try: Zambartas Lefkada-Shiraz, Maratheftiko, Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc
• Tasting fee: 5–22.50 EUR
• Website: zambartaswineries.com

Fikardos Winery

• Phone: +357 26 949 814
• Recommended to try: Maratheftiko, Xynisteri, Leonardo
• Tasting fee: 5–15 EUR
• Website: fikardoswines.com.cy

Tsangarides Winery

• Phone: +357 26 722 777
• Recommended to try: Tsangarides Chardonnay, Maratheftiko, Shiraz Dry Rosé
• Tasting fee: 25 EUR
• Website: tsangarideswinery.com

Vouni Panayia

• Phone: +357 26 722 770
• Recommended to try: Barba Yiannis Maratheftiko, Alina Xynisteri Dry, Yiannoudi
• Tasting fee: 0 EUR
• Website: vounipanayia.com

Vasilikon Winery

• Phone: +357 26 633 999
• Recommended to try: Vasilikon Xynisteri Single Vineyard, Einalia, Methy
• Tasting fee: 5 EUR
• Website: vasilikon.com

Ekfraseis Winery

• Phone: +357 25 211 604
• Recommended to try: Vassiliades Ekfraseis, Mavro Rosé, Mavro Red
• Tasting fee: from 12 EUR
• Website: ekfraseis.com

Kalamos Winery

• Phone: +357 26 723 224
• Recommended to try: Gerani Maratheftiko, Kalamos Merlot, Kalamos Commandaria, Zivania
• Tasting fee: 0 EUR
• Website: kalamoswinery.com

Makarounas

• Phone: +357 99 791 915
• Recommended to try: Aerides Xynisteri, Minthy Lefkada, Maratheftiko
• Tasting fee: 10–20 EUR
• Website: makarounaswinery.com

Vlassides Winery

• Phone: +357 97 789 560
• Recommended to try: Vlassides Shiraz, Vlassides Sauvignon Blanc, Vlassides Opus Artis
• Tasting fee: welcome tour 12 EUR, extended tour with winemaker 50 EUR
• Website: vlassideswinery.com

Christoudia Winery

• Phone: +357 99 034 828
• Recommended to try: Xynisteri, Maratheftiko, Armonia
• Tasting fee: 2 types 2 EUR, 3 types 3 EUR, all 9 types 4 EUR
• Website: christoudia.com

Ktima Gerolemo

• Phone: +357 25 422 122
• Recommended to try: Giannoudi Limited Release, Muscat Sweet Dessert Wine, Mourokanella
• Tasting fee: 15 EUR
• Website: ktimagerolemo.com

Ktima Vassiliades

• Phone: +357 25 446 001
• Recommended to try: Commandaria, Geroklima, Playia White
• Tasting cost: 7 USD – 12 EUR
• Website: oenouyiwine.com

Argyrides Winery

• Phone: +357 25 945 999
• Website: argyrideswinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Constantinou Winery

• Phone: +357 25 470 370
• Website: constantinouwinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mattaro, Shiraz, Sparkling, Xynisteri

Dafermou Winery

• Phone: +357 70 008 373
• Website: dafermouwinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Yiannoudi, Sauvignon Blanc, Xynisteri

Kyperounda Winery

• Phone: +357 25 532 043
• Website: kyperoundawinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Xynisteri, Commandaria

Mallia Winery (KEO)

• Phone: +357 25 942 131, +357 25 853 100
• Website: keogroup.com
• Note: wide assortment; unusually for the Republic of Cyprus — you may pay attention to Riesling (check availability with the winery).

Oenou Yi Winery

• Phone: +357 25 446 000
• Contact: [email protected]
• Varieties/Styles: Xynisteri, Commandaria

Santa Irene Winery

• Phone: +357 22 515 515
• Website: santairenewinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Shiraz, Xynisteri

Linos Winery

• Phone: +357 25 422 700
• Website: linoswinery.com
• Varieties/Styles: Xynisteri, Shiraz
• Note: the winery is known, among other things, for its "blue wine".

How to do it

1. Choose 1–3 wineries in the same area (e.g., Limassol, Paphos, Troodos) to reduce travel time.
2. Call in advance and check: whether a reservation is needed, tasting cost, tour duration, guest reception days.
3. Plan safe logistics: if you plan to taste wines, designate a driver in advance or use a taxi.

Wine Routes

The Cyprus Tourism Organization has developed seven wine routes across the Republic of Cyprus, covering over 50 local wineries in total.

• Laona — Akamas
• Vouni Panagia — Ambelitis
• Diarrizos Valley
• Limassol Area
• Commandaria
• Pitsilia
• Larnaca — Nicosia

Glossary

• Commandaria — traditional dessert wine of the Republic of Cyprus; usually made from local grape varieties and aged.
• Xynisteri — local white grape variety, often used for dry wines and Commandaria.
• Maratheftiko — local red grape variety, found in single-varietal and blended wines.
• Yiannoudi — local red grape variety, found in several wineries.
• Promara — local white grape variety of the Republic of Cyprus, used by some producers as single-varietal or in blends.
• Morokanella — rare local white grape variety of the Republic of Cyprus; produced in small batches by some wineries.
• WineCore — association of Cypriot winemakers promoting indigenous varieties and an internal quality mark for some wines.
• Tasting — sampling several wines (usually 2–10) at a fixed price or free under certain conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a tasting at Cypriot wineries cost?

According to the listed conditions — from 0 EUR to 25 EUR, rarely up to 50 EUR for extended tours. The exact cost depends on the winery and tasting format.

Do I need to book a tasting in advance?

Yes, in most cases booking by phone reduces the risk of arriving during closed hours or at a closed tasting. Check the schedule, language of the tour, and available formats.

What does the WineCore mark on a bottle mean?

This is the internal control mark of the WineCore consortium: it indicates that the wine has been checked by the members of the association and is usually associated with a focus on unique local varieties and the terroir of the Republic of Cyprus.

Which local grape varieties are most worth trying in the Republic of Cyprus?

Among the most well-known indigenous varieties — Xynisteri (white), Maratheftiko and Yiannoudi (reds). Rarer varieties such as Promara and Morokanella are also found (availability and style depend on the winery).

Are there wine festivals in the Republic of Cyprus?

Yes, during the harvest period local events take place in wine-producing villages. Among major events, the Limassol Wine Festival is often mentioned; about this festival we also wrote.