Set in the Solea valley village of Katydhata in the Nicosia mountains, this small monastery-run winery sits in a lesser-visited pocket of Cyprus’s highland wine country.
Practical Information:
Location: Katydhata / Skouriotissa (Solea Valley), Nicosia District, Cyprus
Type: Monastery-run / boutique
Address: Katydhata, 2840 Nicosia
Tastings / Tours: Not stated
Our Wines
Ampelikou – Spourtiko
Made from the local Spourtiko grape. Pale yellow in colour, with fresh aromas of green apple and pear and hints of Mediterranean herbs and…
Tasting notes: Green apple, pear and mediterranean herbs; light, fresh, vibrant acidity, mineral finish.
Brut Nature – Xynisteri
A sparkling wine made exclusively from the local Xynisteri grape, produced using the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle and a…
Tasting notes: Fresh fruit and pastry aromas, creamy texture, high finesse, long vibrant finish.
Galinì – Carignan, Lefkada, Alicante
A young red wine, purple in colour, blended from Carignan, Lefkada and Alicante grapes. Aromas of black currant, blueberry jam and cocoa. Lively on…
Tasting notes: Black currant, blueberry jam and cocoa; lively with ripe tannins and balanced finish.
Limenía – Xynisteri
Made from selected Xynisteri grapes. On the nose it offers intense aromas of tropical fruit, peach, pear and apple. Fresh and light-bodied on the…
Tasting notes: Tropical fruit, peach, pear and apple; fresh, light-bodied with a tasty finish.
Mersinaki – Grenache, Mourvedre
A young rosé wine made from early-harvested, lightly pressed Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes. Pale salmon in colour, with aromas of red currant, pomegranate and…
Tasting notes: Red currant, pomegranate and green tea; fresh, soft and light.
Shiraz 2022
Grown in the vineyard of the Hesychasterion of Saint Seraphim, planted on the ancient soil of Soloi. Matures for 12 months in French oak…
Tasting notes: Plum, blackberry, cherry, spice and vanilla; soft tannins and long finish.
Solia Shiraz 2021 Limited Edition
From the grapes of the Shiraz variety, matured for 15 months in French oak barrels. On the nose it offers aromas of blackberries, cocoa,…
Tasting notes: Blackberry, cocoa, bay leaf and cedar aromas; balanced, full-bodied palate with long finish.
Sweet Red – Mavro, Black Muscat, Shiraz
A delicate blend of Mavro, Black Muscat and Shiraz grapes, sun-dried for several days to concentrate sugars and aromas into this natural sweet wine.…
Tasting notes: Currant jam, dried plum, cocoa, clove and cedar; sweet, intense and well balanced.
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