More than 60 select Cypriot wine labels were made available for tasting by dozens of specialised guests at a recent wine-tasting event held in central London.
Fourteen Cypriot wineries took part in the event, presenting mainly indigenous grape varieties—both traditional and new—rich in aromas and flavours.
Guests had the opportunity not only to taste the wines but also to learn about the impressive evolution of the Cypriot vineyard, which began 6,000 years ago and continues today “with modern and innovative methods,” as the organisers emphasised.
The event also featured two Masterclass-style presentations by the distinguished expert on Cypriot wines, Dimitri Walters, who holds the title of Master of Wine.
The invited guests included professionals from the retail and wholesale trade, sommeliers, as well as specialised journalists from both traditional media and wine-focused social media bloggers. Their number exceeded that of any previous similar event, demonstrating the continuing strong interest of the UK market in Cypriot wines, which are widely acknowledged to “impress with their quality, finesse, and unique character” αccording to the organisers.
They also noted that “the increasing number of Cypriot wineries exporting to the UK is mainly due to the continually improving image of Cypriot wine. This is reflected in the positive reviews the media have given Cypriot wines in recent years.”
The Cypriot Wine Tasting Day was organised by the Cyprus Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Cyprus Trade Centre and was hosted at the Cyprus High Commission in London. The 14 participating wineries were: Aes Ambelis, Vlassides, Vouni Panayia, Dafermou, Evangelou, Zambartas, K&K Vasilikon, Krasopoulin, Kyperounda, Makarounas, Mallia, Oenou Yi, Tsiakkas, and Fikardos.
(Source: CNA)
