Thursday, June 27, 2024 Cyprus is a top destination for wine tourism , drawing enthusiasts from around the globe. This enchanting island proudly upholds its ancient wine-making traditions, producing Commandaria, the world’s oldest wine, once hailed by Richard the Lionheart as the ‘wine of kings.’ Today, visitors can explore the same historic villages and vineyards where ancient grape varieties are still cultivated.
Cyprus truly captivates tourists, making it a must-visit paradise for wine lovers. Commandaria Wine Route Commandaria Wine Route comprises of four wineries through 14 Commandaria villages which traces back to 1192 AD. The wine earned its name from the place it was mainly produced- the ‘La Grande Commandarie’.
The Commandaria wine secured the first place in the ‘Battle of the Wines’- which took place in the 13th century by the French king, Philip Augustus. A visit to this region is never complete without stopping by the renovated wine press of Laneia. It has been preserved down the centuries and serves as an aide-mémoire of Cyprus’ glorious winemaking tradition.
Another popular site is the Medieval Castle of Kolossi (‘La Grande Commanderie’) as it was once known. This historic route passes through Lemesos (Limassol), Kolossi, AgiosGeorgios, Erimi,Silikou, Laneia, Trimilkini, Doros, Kapileio, KaloChorio, Zoopigi, AgiosPavlos, AgiosKonstantinos, Agios Mamas, Louvaras, Monagri, Gerasa and Apsiou. Wine Regions in Cyprus Paphos Region : Paphos’ di.
