GAIA OINOTECHNIKI

The name of this winery (Γαία Οινοτεχνική) means "winemaking of Gaia," referring to the Earth goddess of Greek mythology. Here, no pesticides or fertilizers since 1992. Ioanna Papanyiotou inherited the 6-hectare estate from her family and was the first winemaker in Cyprus to have her production certified organic: about 100,000 bottles a year with Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah as the main grape varieties. This gives interesting reds that are both fruity and powerful. The small estate also produces organic whites and rosés.