Vlassides

The people behind the bottle

Sofoklis Vlassides followed his father and grandfather into wine, then widened his horizons with studies at UC Davis in California. Back in Cyprus, he began exploring both local and international grapes around Koilani. Careful vineyard trials remain part of the project: mountain plots, measured irrigation and a willingness to experiment help each variety find its place.

Winemaker

Sofoklis Vlassides

Home base

Koilani, Limassol, Cyprus

Grapes

Cypriot & international varieties

Farming

Irrigation guided by measured vine water stress

Terroir

Sandy clay over limestone; 700–1,100 m

They talk about

Vineyard trials and the character of each variety