Kathikas, 8573, Pafos, Cyprus
Tel.+357 26 633999

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EST 1993

Vasilikon Winery

Vasilikon winery is committed to producing estate grown wines of the highest caliber and distinction, each expressing the unique terroir of the property.

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The Wines

Inside every bottle a
world of new experiences awaits you

The winery owns 16 hectares of vineyards and produces 350,000 bottles annually, each expressing the unique terroir of the property.

The Timeline

Vasilikon Winery is one
of the first local wineries of Cyprus

1993
Founded
Established in 1993 by the brothers Heracles, Georgios and Giannis Kyriakides. The first wines, Vasilikon Xynisteri and Agios Onoufrios hit the market.
1999
Cabernet Sauvignon - 'Methy'
Creation of our 100% Cabernet Sauvignon under the name Methy.
2010
New Winery
Foundation of our new, state-of-the-art winery
2010
New Oenoligist
Collaboration with our oenologist Aphrodite Constanti
2011
Einalia Rose
Circulation of Einalia Rose
2014
Maratheftiko 'Aeon'
Creation of Aeon 100% Maratheftiko
2015
Vasilikon 'Lefkada'
Creation of Vasilikon Lefkada 100%
2016
Vasilikon 'Vasilissa'
Creation of Vasilikon Vasilissa 100%
2016
Vasilikon Xynisteri as PDO Laona Akamas
First year of circulation of Vasilikon Xynisteri as PDO Laona Akamas. The first dry wine with Protected Designation of Origin.
2018
Vasilikon Single Vineyard
Creation of Vasilikon Single Vineyard, with Single Origin Xynisteri variety from Vasilika vineyard.
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Geography

Situated in the north-western shores of Cyprus, at the Akamas Laona region and the village of Kathikas, the winery invites you to visit their windswept vineyards. The visitor may enjoy a unique geography, unlike anywhere else on the island.

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Climate

The area varies from 400 to 650 meters and has an annual rate of rainfall of about 610mm. It has a generally mild climate tempered by the sea breeze, offering cool yet solid wines with a fine aroma, most probably among the best wines produced on the island.

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Soils

Most vineyards of the Akamas Laona region lie on lime (asbestolithic) ground, while some in loamy-gypsum. Vineyards seem to have found a suitable home in the arid, limestone and volcanic terroirs of the island.

The Kathikas area is famous for its white grape varieties, mainly the native Xynisteri but also Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Muscat. Of course it produces also beautiful red varieties such as Maratheftiko, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Alicante B., Grenache, Shiraz and Merlot and others.

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Taste

The wines in the Akamas Laona area have a distinctive saline character possibly because of the combination of sea influence, limestone soils and high altitudes. Higher altitudes favors the production of more tight wines while volcanic and limestone soils do seem to provide backbone, structure and energy to the wines.

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Winemaking

Vasilikon winery is committed to producing estate grown wines of the highest caliber and distinction. The winery owns 16 hectares of vineyards and produces 350,000 bottles annually, each expressing the unique terroir of the property.

A Journey to meet the Vasilikon Winery in Kathikas.