This document provides a history of winemaking in Cyprus, which is said to have begun over 4,000 years ago when settlers brought wine-producing vines to the island. Cyprus is believed to have had a continuous wine industry longer than anywhere else in the world. The document describes how wine production continued through various periods of invasion and decline. It outlines the development of the modern Cypriot wine industry in the 19th century and the founding of major wine companies. Today, Cyprus produces a variety of wines from indigenous and international grape varieties in two main regions, with over 20 registered regional wineries contributing to the industry.