Vineyards
Our private vineyards are located in two villages within the Paphos wine region: Pano Arodes and Choulou. The winery sources the rest of its grapes from local vine growers in nearby villages, including Tsada, Stroumbi, Polemi, Letymvou, Kathikas and Koili. The winery has maintained close working relationships with these growers since its foundation. This close cooperation ensures the grapes are of exceptional quality.
Pano Arodes Vineyard
This vineyard is located at an altitude of 650–700 metres in an area called Furnia. It has been planted on the north-eastern side of the mountain, facing the Troodos mountain range. Limestone makes up most of the soil. Winters here can be very cold, with average temperatures reaching 7°C. Summers remain relatively mild due to the winds blowing in from Akamas National Park and the vineyard’s proximity to the sea. At the vineyard, we use grape pomace as a fertiliser and biological methods only to eliminate or reduce pests and diseases. The area’s unique microclimate makes it an ideal location for cultivating Mataro and Shiraz.
Choulou Vineyards
We have vineyards in two locations in the village of Choulou: Karias and Ammos. Situated in a valley at an altitude of 250 metres, these vineyards are located right next to the Ezousa River. There, we cultivate the indigenous Xynisteri and Giannoudi grape varieties. The alluvial soil contains many pebbles and is fertile. This requires careful management of the vigour of the Xynisteri and Giannoudi grapes to ensure flavour concentration. Despite the low altitude, the valley’s average temperatures remain relatively low. Cool air descends from the surrounding hills and the Troodos Mountains in the north at night. This creates significant diurnal temperature variation, enabling our grapes to ripen while retaining a high level of natural acidity.
