18/06/2026
Cyprus & Wine: A Story Through Time | Episode 4 ⛰️
The Krasochoria Villages, where Cyprus' wine story lives on.
The word Krasochoria means "wine villages", a name earned through centuries of grape growing and winemaking in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. Long before modern wineries existed, these villages were cultivating vines, producing wine, and shaping the rich wine culture that Cyprus is known for today.
Scattered across the hills of the Limassol district, villages such as Vouni, Koilani, Omodos and Pachna have been connected to viticulture for generations. Stone-built houses, narrow winding streets and vineyards as far as the eye can see tell the story of communities whose livelihoods revolved around the vine. Wine was not simply a product here, it was part of daily life, local traditions, celebrations and trade.
For centuries, wine from the Krasochoria travelled far beyond the island's shores. During the medieval period, Cyprus became renowned throughout Europe for its wines. The vineyards of the Krasochoria played an important role in sustaining this reputation, preserving viticultural knowledge through changing empires, occupations and generations.
Today, these villages remain at the heart of Cyprus' wine heritage. While much has changed, the landscape remains remarkably familiar: old bush vines, dry stone terraces, and vineyards that continue to thrive in the region's limestone soils and mountain climate.
Our PDO Krasochoria wines are a tribute to this historic wine-growing region and the generations of growers who have cared for these vineyards over the centuries. They reflect not only the character of the land, but also the enduring story of the villages that helped shape Cyprus' winemaking identity.
The wines are more than a nod to a geographical designation, they're a tribute to the villages that have kept Cyprus' wine tradition alive for centuries.
