Wine Month November 2015 1
Get acquainted with Cyprus wines The Cyprus Tourism Organisation implemented the programme Cyprus, Wine Routes, which was cofunded by the European Structural Funds. Within the framework of this programme, seven different routes have been designed and sign-posted, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the traditional Cypriot hospitality and to be introduced into the magical world of the local wines. Visit 41 of the wineries operating on the island and taste their wines. Enjoy staying in traditional and other tourist accommodation and indulge into unique Cypriot dishes in traditional taverns and restaurants. Follow the signs bearing the logo of the Wine Routes project for an alternative experience. For further information search for the e-booklet on the CTO website www.visitcyprus.com. Aliki Panayi 2 3
Elias Lambrou EVENTS «OPEN DOORS» The following wineries will be open throughout the day (09:00 18:00) Sunday, 08 November/ Pafos District Kalamos Winery (Amargeti, Route 2, Vouni Panagias, tel. 99519268) Vasilikon Winery (Kathikas, Route 1, Laona Akamas, tel. 99466960) Lagria Winery (Salamiou, Route 3, Diarizos Valley, tel. 99346990) NELION Winery (Pretori Route 3, Diarizos Valley, tel. 99536550) Shoufas Winery (Koilineia, Route 2, Vouni Panagias, tel. 99447424) Sunday, 22 November/ Lemesos District Ktima Gerolemo (Omodos, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 99696031) Hadjiantonas Winery (Parekklisia, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 99553351) Zambartas Winery (Agios Amvrosios, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 99615566) Agia Mavri Winery (Koilani, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 99491649) Tsiakkas Winery (Pelendri, Route 6, Pitsilia, tel. 25991080) Vassiliades Expressions Winery (Chandria, Route 6, Pitsilia, tel. 96342622) Constantinou Winery (Pera Pedi, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 25470370, 99681341) Erimoudes Winery (Koilani, Route 4, Lemesos Wine Villages, tel. 25470669) 4 5
Sunday, 29 November/ Lefkosia (Nicosia) District Aes Ambelis Winery (Kalo Chorio, Route 7, Orini Larnaka Lefkosia, tel. 99651361) SEMINARS Wednesday, 4 November Seminar for licensed tour guides Theme Cyprus Wine and its Varieties How to conduct a proper sightseeing tour of the Wine Routes. To be followed by a demonstration on how to serve wine correctly Instructors: Costas Tsiakkas (Cyprus Wineries Association) and George Loukakis (Sommelier) Time: 09:30 12:30 Venue: Atlantica Miramare Hotel (Lemesos) To register tel. 22691290 or email mariasokratous@visitcyprus.com Monday, 16 November Practical Training for Restaurateurs Theme: Recipes based on Koumandaria Instructor: George Kyprianou (Chef) Venue: Wine and Gastronomy Centre (Vouni) Time: 15:00 18:00 Nathaniel Andreou 6 7
Friday, 27 November Information seminar for Winemakers Theme: Synergies and Promotion Techniques for Cyprus Wine Instructor: Nikos Drakonakis Venue: Wine and Gastronomy Centre (Vouni) Time: 10:00 13:00 TASTING EVENT «Wine Tastes» (in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Cyprus Oenophile Club) Sunday, 15 November Getting to know Cyprus Wine. Be welcomed by more than 20 wineries. Venue: Trakasol (Lemesos) Free Entrance Hours: 17:00 21:00 19:00 20:00 Seminar on correct serving Trainer: Dr Andreas Emmanouil, President of the Cyprus Oenophile Club 8 9
WINE ROUTES: EXCURSIONS (ACCOMPANIED BY LICENSED TOUR GUIDE) Saturday, 07 November From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Larnaka Lefkosia (Route 7) Meeting place: Handicraft Centre (Athalassa Avenue) 10:30 Aes Ambelis Winery (Kalo Chorio) 12:00: Visit Fikardou Free time in Gourri From Lemesos: Lemesos Wine Villages (Route 4) Meeting point: CTO Information Office Germasogeia 10:30 Hadjiantonas Winery (Parekklisia) 12:30 Constantinou Distillery (Pera Pedi) Free time in Pera Pedi From Agia Napa (through Larnaka): Pitsilia (Route 6) Agia Napa meeting point (9:00): CTO Information Office Larnaka meeting point (9:40): CTO Information Office 11:30 Vassiliades Expressions Winery (Chandria) 13:00 Tsiakkas Winery (Pelendri) Free time in Pelendri Sunday, 08 November Opening of Wine Clay Jars in Koilani From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Departure 10:30 Lefkosia meeting point: Handicraft Centre From Lemesos: Departure 11:00 Lemesos meeting point: CTO Information Office Germasogeia From Pafos: Vouni Panagia (Route 2) Meeting point: Pafos Archaeological Park 11:00 Shoufas Winery (Koilineia) 12:30 Kalamos Winery (Amargeti) Free time in Amargeti 15:30: Departure Opening of Wine Clay Jars - Revival of the Ancient Pithygion Special Theme: Opening of Wine Clay Jars, Kilani square - Revival of the Ancient Pithygion (12:00 noon). Ceremony of the opening of the wine clay jars and wine tasting of the first wine of the year Folklore music and dancing 10 11
From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Lemesos Wine Villages (Route 4) Lefkosia (Nicosia) meeting point: Handicraft Centre, Athalassa Avenue 09:00 Departure 10:30 Zambartas Winery (Agios Amvrosios) 12:00 Ktima Gerolemo (Omodos) Free time in Omodos From Lemesos: Pitsilia (Route 6) Meeting point: CTO Information Office Germasogeia 09:30 Departure 10:30 Tsiakkas Winery (Pelendri) 12:00 Vassiliades Expressions Winery (Chandria) Free time in Kyperounta From Pafos: Diarizos Valley (Route 3) Meeting point: Pafos Archaeological Park 10:30 Nelion Winery (Pretori) 12:00 Lakria Winery (Salamiou) Free time in Salamiou Saturday, 14 November 12 13
Saturday, 21 November From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Pitsilia (Route 6) Lefkosia meeting point: Handicraft Centre 09:30: Departure 11:00 Vassiliades Expressions Winery (Chandria) 12:40 Tsiakkas Winery (Pelendri) Free time in Pelendri From Lemesos: Laona Akamas (Route 1) Meeting point: CTO Information Office Germasogeia 11:00 Vasilikon Winery (Kathikas) Free time in Kathikas 14:00: Departure From Pafos: Vouni Panagias Ambelitis (Route 2) Meeting point: Pafos Archaeological Park 11:00 Shoufas Winery (Koilineia) 12:30 Kalamos Winery (Amargeti) Free time in Amargeti From Agia Napa (through Larnaka): Lemesos Wine Villages (Route 4) Agia Napa meeting point (9:00): CTO Information Office Larnaka meeting point (9:40): CTO Information Office 10:30 Agia Marina Winery (Koilani) 12:00 Ktima Gerolemo (Omodos) Free time in Omodos Sunday, 22 November Bike & Wine Route for experienced cyclists and oenophiles Distance: 40Km Total altitude difference: +1000m Starting time: 10:00 Duration (stops included): 4-5 hours Route: Agios Amvrosios- (meeting point at the parking place next to the church at the village centre) - Vouni (visit the wine museum) - Koilani. Agia Mavri (visit Agia Mavri Winery) - Pera Pedi (visit Constantinou Distillery) - Mandria - Agios Nikolaos - Omodos (visit Ktima Gerolemo). Lunch at Omodos (participants own choice). Return to Agios Amvrosios by bike. 14 15
Route for LESS experienced cyclists and oenophiles Distance: 14Km Total altitude difference: +300m Starting time: 10:00 Duration (stops included): 2-3 hours Route: Round of Omodos-Vasa-Potami-Omodos with a visit at a winery in Omodos Lunch at Omodos (participants own choice) For every route 2 groups of maximum 20 people each will be available. Pre-booking is essential and the system will operate on a first come first served basis. Reservations Number: 25323211 16 17
Saturday, 28 November From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Lemesos Wine Villages (Route 4) Lefkosia meeting point: Handicraft Centre, Athalassa Avenue 10:30 Zambartas Winery (Agios Amvrosios) 11:30 Erimoudes Winery (Koilani) Free time in Koilani From Lemesos: Diarizos Valley (Route 3) Meeting point: CTO Information Office Germasogeia 11:00 Nelion Winery (Pretori) 12:30 Lakria Winery (Salamiou) Free time in Salamiou From Pafos: Laona Akamas (Route 1) Meeting point: Pafos Archaeological Park 10:00: Departure 10:00: Vasilikon Winery (Kathikas) Free time in Kathikas 14:00: Departure From Agia Napa (through Larnaka): Pitsilia (Route 6) Agia Napa meeting point (9.00): CTO Information Office Larnaka meeting point (9.40): CTO Information Office 11:00: Vassiliades Expressions Winery (Chandria) 12:00 Tsiakkas Winery (Pelendri) Free time in Pelendri RESERVATIONS FOR EXCURSIONS (CTO OFFICES): Lefkosia (Nicosia): 22674264 Lemesos: 25323211 Larnaka: 24654322 Pafos: 26930521 Agia Napa: 23721796 Pre-booking is essential and the system will operate on a first come, first served. For every route a 55 seater bus will be provided. 18 19
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