The first winery in Cyprus to produce certified organic wine is increasingly a place to stay, not just to visit. Tsangarides Winery sits among vineyards and hills in the Paphos village of Lemona, at around 450 metres above sea level, looking out over the Ezousa valley. It carries a family story that now spans five generations.
Rooted in Lemona
Lemona remains the heart of Tsangarides and a core part of its identity. The village is home to the family and its memories, and to the vineyards that largely shape the character of its wines.
The family’s ties to the land go back long before the modern winery opened in 2005. The tradition has been handed down through the generations and has evolved without losing its essence. The philosophy is simple. The wines should express where they come from as faithfully as possible, and visitors should feel like guests rather than customers.
Organic and vegan
The winery’s own organic vineyards now cover about 280 decares. The altitude, Lemona’s microclimate and the limestone soils let the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. The winery produces close to 300,000 bottles a year from both indigenous and international varieties. It aims for quality, balance and a clear expression of each grape.
Organic farming at Tsangarides is not a response to a recent trend. It has been central to the winery’s approach for years, and all its wines are certified vegan.
Tastings, stays and events
A visit can start with a walk through the vineyards, move on to the winery and cellar, and end with a glass of wine overlooking the landscape. Tastings come with a cheese platter and fresh fruit, in a relaxed, unhurried setting.
Visitors who want to stay longer can book a night on the estate through Tsangarides Winery Accommodations. They wake up among the vineyards that produced the wines they tasted the day before.
The estate also hosts weddings, birthdays, harvest festivals, art exhibitions, photo shoots and other events. Future plans include more collaborations and experiences built around wine, food, music, art and the grape harvest.
For all the change, the winery is not trying to become something different. It is looking for new ways to share what has always been there: the land of Lemona, its wine, the family tradition and Cypriot hospitality.
Contact
Address: Archangelou Michail 33, Lemona 8545, Paphos, Cyprus
Telephone: 26722777
Website: tsangarideswinery.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Tsangarides Winery
Instagram: tsangarides_winery
