George Kassianos

According to the Oxford dictionary, Mystes is the one initiated in a mystery, as in the Dionysian mysteries. The mysteries were celebrated throughout ancient Greece, revolving around Dionysus, the god ...

The main man at Kalamos Winery, Thanasis Ignatiou has been around wines since his teens in his beloved village of Amargeti in Paphos, and he says, it has been a ...

Let us start with the definition, what are experimental wines? They are wines born from uncertainty and the constant questioning that drives winemakers to seek new ways to interpret wine, ...

Every year wildfires grip the island. On July 23, firefighters and volunteers battled blazes in the wine villages of Limassol, taking two days to bring the situation under control. The fires ...

Letymbou village is famous for its vineyards, which inspired Theodoros to build his modern boutique winery found just outside the village, near his vineyards. He is the fourth generation to ...

All over the wine world an increase in the number of high-design wineries being built has been seen in the last few year. Well-designed wineries improve the symbiotic relationship between ...

At the heart of Paphos wine region, known for its enchanting landscapes and storied heritage lies Tsangarides winery. Connected to tradition and committed to innovation, Tsangarides winery, like many family ...

Your next great bottle of wine might come from the under-the-radar region in Cyprus of mountainous Larnaca, or more specifically the Symeon winery. Larnaca’s mountainous region marries the old ...

When it comes to creating memorable events, few venues can compete with the natural beauty and sophistication of a winery. They offer a unique combination of breathtaking views, world-class wines ...

It is the time of the year when our taste buds prepare to welcome the hot summer months. Lots of aromatic whites, light reds and plenty of bubbly. And while ...

If the title was can Xynisteri-based white wines be aged, the answer would be clearer. At Vasilikon winery in Kathikas a group of Paphos-based sommeliers had the chance to do ...

What is a holiday feast without good value wine? There are plenty of good value wines for the Easter feast that will match traditional foods eaten at Greek Orthodox Easter – ...

You may not realise it, but some of the world’s most admired wines are blends – a mix of different grape varieties. Many of those with which you may be ...

Heroic vineyards are located on small islands or in areas subject to hydrogeological instability or whose conditions make mechanisation at least almost impossible. In all cases, these are extremely difficult ...

With March 1 set as International Yiannoudi Day, the indigenous Cyprus grape is celebrated by oenophiles across the island in an initiative spearheaded by president of the Cyprus Friends of Wine ...

For more than 40 years the Vouni Panayias winery has continually elevated winemaking in Panayia village, Paphos. The unforgettable landscape of undulating vineyards can be tasted in the wines. Vouni was ...

There has been a lot of talk about high altitude vineyards. It is a relative term, when it comes to viticulture. A grapevine can thrive at very high altitudes as ...

This is the time of the year we talk about what it is in, what is out, wine trends and predictions. I would have loved to bring you more fresh ...

Because of Christmas and New Year, December is the month for sparkling wines. From Champagne houses to renowned wineries from all over the world get ready to celebrate New Year’...

Do you need cracking Cypriot wines to pair with your Christmas lunch, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle as a gift? Whether it’s ...

Good food and drink is an essential part of Christmas. We tasted some excellent wines for the season, how to pair them with the festive flavours, and recommend some gift-worthy ...

December 1 is officially the international day of Maratheftiko, and this year an event will be held on Thursday at the Elea Golf Club House in Paphos including a wine exhibition, ...

I have recently seen wines with GPS coordinates on the label, where the language used even conveys a highly specific sense of place regarding the vineyard. Many wineries in Cyprus ...

In Carlo Collodi’s classic novel Pinocchio, Geppetto is an elderly woodcarver and the creator of Pinocchio. Geppetto’s love for Pinocchio is evident throughout the story, as he sacrifices ...