The 8th Cyprus Wine Competition 2015. The program released under the organisation of the department of agriculture, the Limassol municipality and union of cyprus oenologists. More information: https://cypruswine.wordpress.com/2015/04/11/enter-the-8th-cyprus-wine-competition/

1. SUPPORTERS
MEDIA SPONSOR
UNDER THE AEGIS
DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE,
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND ENVIRONMENT
CYPRUS
TOURISM
ORGANIZATION
CYPRUS
CHEFS
ASSOCIATION
MUNICIPALITY
OF PAPHOS
ΣΟΚCYPRUS ASSOCIATION
OF WINERIES
MUNICIPALITY
OF NICOSIA
INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATION FOR
VINE AND WINE (OIV)
he Cyprus Wine Competition is an annual event held since
2006. It successfully promotes Wines of Cyprus in the local
market whilst it enhances fair competition among wine-producers for
continuous quality improvement.
The 8th Cyprus Wine Competition is organized by the Department of
Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and
Environment in collaboration with the Municipality of Limassol, the
Cyprus under the auspices of the International Organization for Vine
and Wine (OIV).
It is supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organization, the Municipalities
of Nicosia, Paphos and Paralimni, as well as by the Cyprus Wine
Academy, the Cyprus Sommelliers Association and the Cyprus Chefs
Association
PROGRAM OF COLLATERAL EVENTS
The Wine Exhibitions named“Wine Salon-Cyprus Wine Aroma”will be
held in various districts of Cyprus in collaboration with the Cyprus
Wine Academy. The main purpose of these exhibitions is to raise
awareness for the Wines of Cyprus, to promote the general identity of
the brand“Wines of Cyprus”, to increase market share, to boost
competitiveness of the wine sector and to highlight responsible
consumption.
Visitors will have the opportunity to taste the wines that are eligible
for participation at the 8th Cyprus Wine Competition as well as to
interact with the wine-producers, who passionately produce these
wines.
Media Conference
Thursday 16 April 2015
Time: 12.00 pm
Municipality of Limassol
Promotional Activities at the International Airports
17-25 April 2015
Larnaca & Paphos Airports
Promotional Activities in Hotels and Restaurants
17-25 April 2015
"WINE SALON-CYPRUS WINE AROMA"
EXHIBITION OF WINES OF CYPRUS
NICOSIA
“Melina Merkouri”Cultural Centre
Friday 17 April 2015 Time: 18:00-22:00
PAPHOS
“Palia Ilektriki”Cultural Centre
Saturday 18 April 2015 Time: 18:00-22:00
LIMASSOL
“Trakasol”-Limassol Marina
Sunday 19 April 2015, Time: 18:00-22:00
PARALIMNIΙ
Municipality of Paralimni
Monday 20 April 2015, Time: 18:00-22:00
WINE SEMINAR
"CYPRUS-A COUNTRY FULL OF SUN SHINE: COMMANDARIA
AND WINES FROM SUNDRIED AND OVER MATURED GRAPES"
Tuesday 21 April 2015
Limassol, Panos Solomonides Cultural Center
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
THE COMPETITION
The procedures of the 8th Cyprus Wine Competition follow the OIV
international standard. Participations in the competition can only be
from Cyprus wines with protected denomination of origin, protected
geographical indication or varietal wines that are in compliance with
the national and EU labeling regulations and the OIV International
Codes of Oenological Practices.
Department of Agriculture allowing them to carry a protected
denomination of origin, geographical indication or a varietal name
and vintage.
The awards are based on total grades of 7 esteemed jurors as follows:
• Grand gold award-score at least 92 points.
• Gold award-score at least 85 points.
• Silver award-score at least 82 points.
• Bronze award-score at least 80 points.
Only 30% of the competing wines may attain an award.
The competition tastings will be held at the“Panos Solomonides”
Cultural Center between the 22nd-24th of April 2015.
AWARD CEREMONY
Saturday 25 April 2015 Time: 20:00-23:00
Pattichion Municipal Museum (former House of the District
CO-ORGANISERS
the new-old story
8 t h C Y P R U S W I N E C O M P E T I T I O N 2 0 1 58th CYPRUS WINE
COMPETITION 2015
CYPRUS
WINE
ACADEMY
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MUNICIPALITY
OF PARALIMNI
MUNICIPALITY
OF LIMASSOL
UNION OF QUALIFIED
OENOLOGISTS OF CYPRUS
CYPRUS
SOMMELIERS
ASSOCIATION
CYPRUS
AIRPORTS
DUTY FREE SHOPS
The new-old story
This cultural treasure named wine is not
something new in our island. It follows ancient
routes through vineyards, filled with legends like
no other on the planet.
Testament to this legacy are the countless
archaeological finds: unique mosaics depicting
Bacchus, the mythological God ofWine, ancient
wine press in Omodos, Lania and clay jars with
inscriptions of their dates of production, that take
us centuries back.
All events will be held in memory of the
Oenologist, Dr. Akis Zambartas.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY