Gold & Silver: Our Wines Stand Out on the International Stage

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 character of our wines.

🏅 Gold Medal – Artion 2019

Artion 2019 was awarded a Gold Medal, confirming its place as one of Cyprus’ finest barrel-aged red wines.

📌 Wine details:

• Type: Red Dry
• Alcohol volume: 15.2% vol
• Oaked wine: Yes
• Appellation: PGI Lemesos (Protected Geographical Indication)
• Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon – 46% / Merlot – 46% / Shiraz – 8%

🔗 View the official award page

Artion is a wine that masterfully combines the intensity of international grape varieties with the finesse of aging. Dense, structured, and multi-layered, it reflects the winery’s highest winemaking philosophy — and stands as the premium red wine of Vlassides Winery.

🥈 Silver Medal – ‘Οroman 2021

‘Οroman 2021 received a Silver Medal, standing out for the authenticity and depth that define the native Giannoudi variety.

📌 Wine details:

• Type: Red Dry
• Alcohol volume: 14.3% vol
• Oaked wine: Yes
• Appellation: PGI Lemesos (Protected Geographical Indication)
• Grape varieties: Giannoudi – 95% / Shiraz – 5%

🔗 View the official award page

With a focus on the indigenous Giannoudi variety, Όroman showcases the potential of Cyprus’s native grapes, offering expressive aromas, elegance, and complexity.

About the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) is one of the largest and most respected wine competitions in the world, with over 10,000 wines from more than 50 countries submitted each year.

Wines are judged through blind tasting by an international panel of experts including oenologists, sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wine journalists, importers, and industry professionals.

Only a small percentage of entries (typically under 30%) receive medals, making these distinctions particularly significant and respected in the global wine industry.

A medal from the CMB is more than just an award — it is a stamp of international quality and credibility. It enhances the visibility and export potential of the winning wines and confirms the winery’s commitment to excellence.

For Vlassides Winery, these awards are a testament to our continued dedication to quality, authenticity, and respect for the Cypriot terroir.