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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 42 MIN

Cyprus in a Glass: Exploring Cypriot Wine

from Hellenic Voice · host Vasoula

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of HELLENIC VOICE, journalist Vasoula Christodoulou delves into the rich, ancient, and ever-evolving world of Cypriot wine with a very special guest: Demetri Walters MW, one of the world’s leading wine experts and a Master of Wine.Together, they explore Cyprus as one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, tracing its uninterrupted winemaking history from antiquity to today. Demetri shares his personal connection to the island, unpacks the historical significance of iconic wines such as Commandaria, and sheds light on Cyprus’s remarkable grape varieties and distinctive terroir — shaped by altitude, microclimate, and tradition.The conversation also turns to the modern renaissance of Cypriot wine, examining how contemporary winemakers balance innovation with heritage, why indigenous grapes remain central to Cyprus’s identity, and what it will take for Cypriot wines to gain broader international recognition. From flavour profiles and food pairings to sustainability and the future of the industry, this episode offers a thoughtful and insightful journey into Cyprus’s wine culture.A must-listen for wine lovers, food enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the deep cultural roots and global potential of Cypriot wine. Topics include: – Cyprus’s ancient wine heritage – Commandaria and its global significance – Indigenous grape varieties and terroir – The modern revival of Cypriot winemaking – Wine, food, hospitality, and sustainability Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του HELLENICVOICE, η δημοσιογράφος Βασούλα Χριστοδούλου μας ταξιδεύει στον πλούσιο, αρχαίο και διαρκώς εξελισσόμενο κόσμο του κυπριακού κρασιού, φιλοξενώντας έναν ξεχωριστό καλεσμένο: τον DemetriWaltersMW, έναν από τους κορυφαίους ειδικούς οίνου παγκοσμίως και Master of Wine.Μαζί εξερευνούν την Κύπρο ως μία από τις αρχαιότερες οινοπαραγωγικές περιοχές στον κόσμο, με αδιάλειπτη οινική ιστορία από την αρχαιότητα έως σήμερα. Ο Δημήτρης μιλά για την προσωπική του σχέση με το νησί, αναλύει τη διαχρονική σημασία εμβληματικών οίνων όπως η Κουμανδαρία, και φωτίζει τον μοναδικό χαρακτήρα των ποικιλιών και του ιδιαίτερου κυπριακού terroir, που διαμορφώνεται από το υψόμετρο, το μικροκλίμα και την παράδοση.Η συζήτηση επεκτείνεται στη σύγχρονη αναγέννηση του κυπριακού κρασιού, στον τρόπο με τον οποίο οι σημερινοί οινοποιοί συνδυάζουν την καινοτομία με την παράδοση, στο γιατί οι διεθνείς ποικιλίες δεν καθόρισαν ποτέ την ταυτότητα της Κύπρου, καθώς και στα βήματα που απαιτούνται για την ευρύτερη διεθνή αναγνώριση των κυπριακών οίνων. Από τα γευστικά προφίλ και τους γαστρονομικούς συνδυασμούς μέχρι τη βιωσιμότητα και το μέλλον του κλάδου, το επεισόδιο προσφέρει μια ολοκληρωμένη και ουσιαστική ματιά στον οινικό πολιτισμό της Κύπρου.Ένα επεισόδιο που αξίζει να ακούσουν οι φίλοι του κρασιού, της γαστρονομίας και όσοι ενδιαφέρονται για την πολιτιστική κληρονομιά και τη διεθνή δυναμική του κυπριακού κρασιού. Θεματικές ενότητες: – Η αρχαία οινική ιστορία της Κύπρου – Η Κουμανδαρία και η παγκόσμια σημασία της – Αυτόχθονες ποικιλίες και terroir – Η σύγχρονη αναγέννηση της κυπριακής οινοποιίας – Κρασί, γαστρονομία, φιλοξενία και βιωσιμότηταMusic by Evanthia Reboutsika. Used with permission. Thank you for letting us feature your music!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of HELLENIC VOICE, journalist Vasoula Christodoulou delves into the rich, ancient, and ever-evolving world of Cypriot wine with a very special guest: Demetri Walters MW, one of the world’s leading wine experts and a Master of Wine. Together, they explore Cyprus as one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, tracing its uninterrupted winemaking history from antiquity to today. Demetri shares his personal connection to the island, unpacks the historic...

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