The winery
Ekfraseis
Mountain winery based in Chandria (Cyprus) producing wines on a small scale, focused on terroir expression and limited releases.
- Pitsilia (distretto di Limassol, Chandria) · Cipro
- Since 2013
- 3 products
The story
Ekfraseis was founded by winemaker Christos Vassiliades and is based in the village of Chandria, in the Limassol district. The official website states that the winery began as the winemaker’s personal project and has developed into a modern, well-equipped facility designed to enhance the grapes from the area’s high-altitude vineyards.
Production philosophy
The winery emphasizes the expression of its mountain terroir: respect for nature, careful attention to the quality of grapes from high-altitude vineyards, and a creative approach to winemaking that alternates classic methods with the winemaker’s experimentation. Limited productions and numbered collections dedicated to distinctive wines are part of its output.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Chandria, on the slopes of Monte Madari in the Pitsilia area. The estate’s vineyards extend across high-altitude mountain slopes; the winery’s website notes the winery at the foot of Monte Madari and indicates vineyard altitudes in the area of around 1,200 m for some vineyards.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Xynisteri
- Mavro
- Ntopio Mavro
- Maratheftiko
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
- Assyrtiko
- Sauvignon Blanc
What makes it distinctive
- Winery located in Chandria, on the slopes of Monte Madari.
- Strong focus on high-altitude terroir and indigenous varieties.
- Limited production and numbered collections.
- Tasting rooms and guided tours with bookable experiences.
