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Óroman is a tribute to our roots.
The Cypriot language incorporates the soul and history of our island; a blend of nations and cultures that have inhabited Cyprus throughout history. Arabic, Turkish, English, French, Italian but, mainly Greek, have formed a unique dialect that is still alive and spoken.
Óroman, in Cypriot, means vision, dream.
The cultivation of the vineyards planted with the local variety Giannoudi is especially demanding. Giannoudi belongs to the group of varieties with flowers described as female, in contrast to the majority of varieties which have hermaphrodite flowers. This peculiarity leads to low yields. By observing and recording our findings, we based the cultivation of the Giannoudi variety on the technique of co-cultivation; planting Giannoudi with varieties which bloom in the same time period.
The wine is bottled unfiltered and aged for another year before it goes on the market.
With the potential to mature for an additional 10 to 12 years.
Best served at 16-18°C.
Award
Year of Harvest
Gold Medal
Berliner Wein Trophy 2025
2021
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025
2021
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025
2021
Gold Medal
15th Cyprus Wine Competition 2024
2021
Grand Gold Medal
14th Cyprus Wine Competition 2023
2020
Silver Medal
23rd Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2023
2020
Bronze Medal
Decanter Word Wine Awards 2023
2020
Bronze Medal
Decanter Word Wine Awards 2020
2017
ÓROMAN
Varieties:
100% Giannoudi
Soil Composition:
Sandy Clay Loam
Vinification:
The harvest takes place at the beginning of September. Maceration for the extraction of phenolic substances may last until the end of alcoholic fermentation, depending on the phenolic maturity of each vintage. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, the wine matures in French oak barrels, which are 3 and 4 years old, for a duration of 12 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Appearance: Deep ruby colour with purple highlights, indicative of youth and good extraction.
- Aromatic characteristics: High-intensity, clean, expressive and complex nose. Dominant aromas of ripe black fruit, including black cherry, plum and blueberry, supported by spicy notes of black pepper and nutmeg. Herbal elements of sage and a discreet touch of vanilla complete the aromatic profile. The influence of oak is well integrated, adding depth without dominating.
- Taste and texture: Dry, with medium(+) to full body and concentrated fruit. Tannins are medium(+) to high, ripe and exceptionally well-polished, providing a firm yet balanced structure. Acidity is well balanced, maintaining freshness. Flavours of black fruit, spices and sweet herbs are complemented by subtle notes of cocoa and toasted wood.
- Finish: Very long, with persistent flavours of black fruit and spices, and a discreet mineral undertone on the finish.
- Recommended preparation: Ιt is recommended that the bottle be opened at least one hour prior to tasting, allowing adequate oxygenation to fully reveal the wine’s aromatic and flavour complexity.
- Aging potential: The wine shows ageing potential of 10 to 12 years, during which its character will continue to evolve, gaining additional complexity and depth.
Harvest Information 2022:
| Ethanol: | 14,8% Vol |
| pH: | 3,4 |
| Total Acidity (H2SO4): |
3,6 g/l |
| Reducing Sugars: | 1 g/l |
| Rainfall: October until July | 795mm |
| Harvest Temperatures (Μ.Α.) | |
| Giannoudi | |
| Lowest: | 15°C – (9/2022) |
| Highest: | 29°C – (9/2022) |
2022 Harvest:
The 2022 harvest will be remembered mainly for the very high acidity and low pH presented in the vineyard by almost all international and local grape varieties, white and red, with the sole exception of Xynisteri, which will remain in our memory for its amazing year. But, let’s analyse more thoroughly the factors that determined the harvest of the year 2022.
The total amount of rainfall in our area for the period of October 2021 – September 2022, was approximately 795mm of rain. The month with the most rainfall was December 2021 (317mm of rain), followed by January 2022 (254mm of rain), both months accounting for over 70% of the total rainfall. The last rainfall took place on March 25th, 2022. This resulted in intense abiotic stress during the ripening period due to the lack of water from the end of March. At the same time, this caused the almost excellent health of the plants, due to the absence of favourable conditions for the development of fungal infections.
The winter of 2022 was mildly cold with the average minimum and maximum temperatures being lower than in 2021, throughout the vegetative period. This was a fact that also justified the partial delay of ripening of the winery’s international and indigenous varieties.
The phenological stages in the 2022 harvest were structured as follows:
- Expansion – first 10 days of April
- Flowering – second 10-day period of May
- Veraison – mid-July
- Harvest – beginning of August to mid-October
The low temperatures of July and August of 2022, resulted in slow technological ripening for our white varieties. The white wines of Vlassides Winery for the 2022 harvest are characterized by relatively low alcohol levels, high acidity, low pH and aromatic typicality of each variety, especially for Sauvignon blanc and Assyrtiko.
For Xynisteri, it was a super productive year and this was probably due to the ideal climatic conditions that prevailed during the flowering period. Nevertheless, this variety continues to surprise us with its multifaceted character, depending on the abiotic conditions (soil, climate, altitude, direction, etc.), the biotic environment and the adapted human activities around the vineyard. The expression in aromas and taste of the same variety in different sub-regions in Kilani, often differs noticeably and this gives us extra motive to experiment in the winemaking process every year. This is what we did this year as well.
In the red varieties, the low temperatures at the end of August and September, mainly during the evening hours, had a significant impact on the phenolic ripening of Giannoudi, Agiorgitiko, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties. Having excellent quality in raw materials, all that remained to be done was to properly manage the extractions. The winery’s red wines for the 2022 vintage are characterized by a rich phenolic load, voluminous and oily mouthfeel. A big percentage of the 2022 red wines are already in French oak barrels and will remain for maturation for at least 12 months.