The regions of Cyprus
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- 01AfamesNo producers listed yetAfames lies east of the Ha-Potami River in Cyprus's Krasochoria wine villages. Defined from 750 metres upward, it is associated with structured Mavro and Maratheftiko reds, alongside crisp Xynisteri whites.
- 02Commandaria2 producersCommandaria's fourteen historic villages lie on the southern face of the Troodos range, with vineyards at 400 to 900 metres. The region makes a sweet wine from sun-dried Xynisteri and Local Mavro, traditionally finished with oak ageing.
- 03Krasochoria Lemesou1 producerKrasochoria Lemesou sits on the dry southern slopes of the Troodos mountains. Its name means "wine villages," fitting a route that links 20 named villages and settlements. Xynisteri and Mavro are the main local grapes, and higher, cooler sites can improve Xynisteri quality.
- 04Laona1 producerLaona is a wine region in Cyprus. Its officially registered equivalent name is Krasohoria Lemesou followed by Laona.
- 05Laona Akamas1 producerOn Cyprus's northwestern coast, Laona Akamas is a PDO region of villages, vineyards and rugged shoreline. Sea breezes temper the climate, though vines also face strong winds. Both white and red wines are made here, with Xynisteri expressed through village sites including Kathikas, Arodes and Ineia.
- 06Other producers5 producersThese producers are listed here with no more specific region shown.
- 07PitsiliaNo producers listed yetPitsilia sits high in Cyprus's Troodos range, amid steep slopes, traditional villages and shallow rocky soils. Its vineyards include old goblet-trained plots, worked by hand, as well as newer plantings. Local grapes lead the region's richer dry-wine styles, with altitude and cool winds associated with excellent acidity.
- 08Vouni Panagias1 producerVouni Panagias sits east of the Paphos mountains in western Cyprus, with vineyards around 800 metres and soils that range from clay to gypsum. Xynisteri leads the local white wines, while Maratheftiko and Mavro shape the region's dry reds and rosés.