Two new labels that showcase the character of the land and the identity of the varieties Inspired by the Cypriot vineyard and the broader Greek wine heritage, Vlassides Winery introduces two distinctive new releases: the red Lis and the white Pelagitis. Two wines with different personalities, yet united by the same philosophy — respect for…

Strength and Resilience: The 2025 Harvest at Vlassides Winery In July 2025, the wildfires that broke out in the wine villages of Limassol left behind a deeply scarred landscape. Amid the ashes, vineyards often stood on the very front line of destruction. Vines that were waiting for the harvest were burned before they had the…

Two International Medals for Vlassides Winery at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025 We are proud to announce that two wines from Vlassides Winery were awarded at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025, one of the most prestigious international wine competitions. The winery received one Gold and one Silver Medal, recognizing the consistent quality and…

Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy – A Globally Recognized Competition The Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2025 successfully concluded, highlighting the finest wines from Greece and Cyprus. The competition attracted 1,030 entries, with 736 of these wines receiving medals, confirming the high level of quality. Cyprus made a significant impact, securing 44 medals (4 Gold,…

A Celebration of Cyprus’ Indigenous Grape Variety Giannoudi March 1st is now officially recognized as International Giannoudi Day, marking a new milestone for Cypriot winemaking and the revival of its indigenous grape varieties. Giannoudi, one of the rarest and most distinctive red treasures of Cyprus’ vineyards, now has its own global day—an opportunity to showcase…

Harvest of 2024 at Vlassides Winery The winery staff’s summer holidays ended earlier than usual this year due to the early harvest of the 2024 vintage, which began in the last ten days of July and concluded in mid-October. The total rainfall in the region for the period October 2023 – September 2024 amounted to…

Notable Achievements for Vlassides Winery at the 15th Cyprus Wine Competition   The 15th Cypriot Wine Competition, organized annually by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, began on Monday, May 13, and concluded with the award ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024. The competition was held under the auspices of the Minister of…

Cyprus Wine Consortium: Aiming to Promote Authentic Cypriot Wine in Domestic and Global Markets A consortium of Cypriot wineries was established in August 2021 with the aim of putting Cyprus back on the global map as a significant wine-producing country, promoting its wines under the brand name Winecore. The 14 wineries participating in the Cyprus…

Harvest of 2023 at Vlassides Winery The harvest of 2023 was one of the longest in recent years for Vlassides Winery, beginning in early August and ending in late October. This practically means numerous hours of work under challenging weather conditions for the winery staff. On the occasion provided to us through the 2023 harvest…

20th International Wine Competition Decanter Word Wine Awards Cyprus wines received important distinctions once again at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) International Wine Competition, organized every year by the British wine magazine Decanter, the results of which were announced on June 7. Celebrating 20 years of presence this year, this specific competition is considered…