The Wineries

There are now more than 40 wineries in Cyprus, most of which are situated in the traditional vineyard regions of Paphos and Limassol districts. The traditional Big Four wineries (KEO, ETKO, SODAP and LOEL) produce several millions of bottles a year. Others are small, with a few hundred thousand bottles and still others are lilliputian, with a production below one hundred thousand bottles per year. Besides size, the wineries vary in age as well. Some have been in existence for several decades, while others were set up only a few years ago.

Irrespective of size, age and location, all have the same objective – to produce good quality wine. The fact is that there are successful wineries in Cyprus and that is important. Indeed, certain local winemakers have to their credit gold medals won in recognized international wine competitions.

One can familiarise with the wineries and their products by visiting the websites listed under Useful Links. Information for the smaller wineries is provided through the webpages of Bacchus Association of the Regional Wine Producers.