Wine Routes

Overlooking the sea, on the slopes of Troodos mountain are the renowned villages ‘Krasochoria’. Their name ‘Krasochoria’ translates to wine villages, denoting their rich history in wine production. Twenty villages intertwined with the greatest concentration of wineries found on the island promise inebriating landscape views, traditional architecture and picture perfect moments. Pair your wine tasting with exquisite traditional Cypriot cuisine and prepare to be swept away.

Savor royalty and journey back in time with the amber colored sweet wine known as Commandaria (Koumandaria). The world’s oldest named wine still in production dating back to 800 BC, is produced by fourteen designated villages dating back to the 12th century where the knights of St. John first begun production. Indigenous wine varieties are harvested and dried to enhance their sweet flavor. Nestled beside century old sights, like the Laneia wine press, are local wineries offering exceptional wine and stunning views. Journey to the age of the crusades by visiting the medieval castle of Kolossi along the way.

Perched on the eastern slope of the Troodos mountains are the the Pitsilia wine villages. The Pisilia village, a Nom d’Origine winner, along with the rest picturesque villages are scattered around the hillsides of Madari, Macharas and Papoutsa. The fertile land and high altitude of the region allow for a slow and effortless grape maturity contributing to the richness of the wine. Dominated by local grape varieties, the region promises an exceptional wine experience.