Harvesting grapes in Cyprus is a family affair - often spanning three generations or more
September is the month of the grape harvest from the vineyards covering the rolling slopes of Cyprus – especially around Kathikas, Stroumbi and Polemi.
Families get together to harvest the years grapes before taking them to the local wineries to have them turned into Cyprus wine.
January is a busy time in the vineyards of Cyprus
The countryside of Paphos district on the western slopes of the Troodos is wine growing country. Villages like Stroupi, Polemi and Fyti are surrounded by many vineyards.
The situation is changing. Apparently EU Grants no longer favour viticulture, so many of the vines are being ripped up to grow other crops. Despite that, there are still many, many vineyards, and January is a busy time for the farmers.
The vineyards around Polemi become a riot of colour in the autumn
It’s a terrific place to walk in the country at any time of the year, but in autumn the golden colours of the vines add a real vibrancy to the countryside.
SODAP produces some internationally renowned wines
In 1947, a team of forward looking Vine Growers decided to organize their own production to relieve themselves from the insecurities of the troubled times on the Island. They created SODAP uniting 10,000 families from 144 vine growing villages into one wine co-operative.
From the beginning SODAP was supported by the whole vine growing community. SODAP owns and operates two wineries, one in Limassol and the other in Polemi, the two main wine producing areas of Cyprus.
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