The regions of Cyprus
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01AfamesNo producers listed yetEast of the Ha-Potami River, Afames forms part of Cyprus's Krasochoria wine-growing area. Its vineyards lie at 750 metres and above. Mavro and Maratheftiko are red grapes grown here, while Xynisteri makes whites with refreshing acidity.
- 02Commandaria2 producersCommandaria is a wine region of fourteen historic villages on the southern slopes of Cyprus's Troodos range. Vineyards lie at 400 to 900 metres. Its sweet wine, also called Commandaria, is made from sun-dried Xynisteri and Local Mavro grapes and traditionally aged in oak.
- 03Krasochoria Lemesou1 producerKrasochoria Lemesou is a protected wine region on the dry southern slopes of the Troodos mountains in Cyprus. Its name means “wine villages”. Xynisteri is the main white grape and Mavro the main red; higher, cooler sites also grow Xynisteri for a range of white-wine styles.
- 04Laona1 producerLaona is a wine-growing area in Cyprus with the registered name Krasohoria Lemesou - Laona.
- 05Laona Akamas1 producerLaona Akamas is a protected wine region on Cyprus's northwestern coast, with vineyards among villages and rugged shoreline. Sea breezes temper the climate, though strong winds reach the vines. Local grapes include the white Xynisteri and red Maratheftiko; Kathikas, Arodes and Ineia are villages associated with Xynisteri.
- 06Other producers5 producersThese producers are based in Cyprus, with no more specific region listed.
- 07PitsiliaNo producers listed yetPitsilia is a wine region high in Cyprus's Troodos range, with steep slopes and shallow, rocky soils. Older bush-trained vineyards are worked by hand, alongside newer plantings. Local grapes include the red Maratheftiko, and the region makes richer dry wines that can have noticeable acidity.
- 08Vouni Panagias1 producerThe vineyards of Vouni Panagias, a wine region in western Cyprus, lie east of the Paphos mountains at around 800 metres above sea level. Xynisteri is its main white grape and can give light, aromatic wines. Maratheftiko and Mavro are local red varieties, with Mavro also used for rosé.