"Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades" in the 9th Cypriot Wine Exhibition
“Oenou Yi – Ktima Vassiliades” has the pleasure to announce its participation at the annual Cypriot wine exhibition, organized by the Famagusta wine lover’s group. The…
Commandaria "The Apostle of Wines"
“On this island there is a treasure which only the king of kings deserves to hold”. According to tradition, these were the words of Sultan Selim II, “the Drunkard”, when in 1571 he wanted an…
Indigenous varieties of Cyprus
Cyprus has been one of the primitive cradles of viticulture and wine since antiquity. Vineyards are cultivated throughout Cyprus and in many areas remarkable wines are produced. The geological…
Maratheftiko at a glance
Maratheftiko or Vamvakada is a rare red Cypriot variety that was rediscovered just a few decades ago. It is found in the whole area of Cyprus and mainly in the mountains of Paphos,…
15 Famous Quotes including Wine
Philosophers, scholars, scientists, writers, poets, painters, filmmakers… Throughout the history of wine, which is so tightly linked to the history of humans, there have been numerous times…
"Open Doors" at Oenou Yi - Ktima Vassiliades
ENTRANCE IS FREE On Sunday, 11th of Νovember 2018, “Oenou Yi- Ktima Vassiliades” participates in the “Open Doors” showcase which is being organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. At the…
The meaning of terroir
If you are into wine you will have heard about terroir and how it affects the taste of wine. Ever since the Benedictine and Cistercian monks studied and defined the concept of terroir in the…
All about wine glasses
Whether sweet or dry, white or red, robust or light, wine requires very specific serving procedures in order to reach its full flavour potential. In addition to proper serving temperatures, each…
A brief history of Cyprus wine
“Euoinos” Cyprus From Hesiod to Homer and from Shakespeare to Richard the Lionheart, references to the “Cypriot Nama” vary and testify that Cyprus has been “euoinos” [εὖ (eû, “well”) + οῖνος,…
Oenou Yi at "Made in Cyprus" exhibition 21-23 September!
Oenou Yi Winery is pleased to announce its participation in the exhibition “Made in Cyprus”, the largest exhibition of Cypriot products and services. The exhibition will take place in the Cultural…
Wine Glossary
How many times have you heard about the “nose” of a wine or its tannins and aftertaste? How about friends who taste a wine and talk about acidity, depth and maturation? If all this sounds strange to…
The perfect cheese board for white wine
A cheese platter matches perfectly with a bottle of fine wine – especially when you don’t feel like cooking today. Cheeses and deli are the ultimate wine partners, as long as we know how to combine…
The perfect cheese board for red wine
Α marriage no one can object to is the combination of wine and cheese. Each is delicious on its own, but when you pair the two, magic happens. However, not all cheeses match all wines – although…
Xinisteri at a glance
Xinisteri is one of the most characteristic indigenous varieties of Cyprus and the most cultivated. It is a white, versatile variety that can be combined with other varieties and produces…
