Laona Akamas

Laona 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.

Place: Laona Akamas, Cyprus
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Atlas locationLaona Akamas · Cyprus34.97° N · 32.36° EOpen in Atlas

Laona Akamas lies on Cyprus's northwestern shores. Sea breezes temper vineyard conditions, though vines also face strong winds. Both white and red wines are produced, using local grapes including Xynisteri and Maratheftiko. Kathikas, Arodes and Ineia have vineyards planted with the white grape Xynisteri. At Kathikas, traditional bush vines grow in lime-rich soil. Arodes has elevated, east-facing sites on clay-limestone soils.

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K & K Vasilikon WineryKathikas winery making indigenous Xynisteri and Lefkada wines from limestone vineyards high above the Cypriot coast.

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