Destination Cyprus
We are proud to be launching a podcast that is dedicated to our home, Cyprus. Heart and soul, each and every one of us at Cybarco — a member of the Lanitis Group — is passionate about our own part in changing lives and communities through our pioneering projects. At the core of everything we do, is our love for this island. So, we are here to open a dialogue about what makes Cyprus so special to so many and we’d like to invite you to join us each month as we tell a different story with special guests and local insights from every sector and walk of life. Destination Cyprus, brought to you by Cybarco.
Destination Cyprus
EP. 2 - The Art of Wine with Sophocles Vlassides and Rebecca Argyrides
The names of today's guests have become synonymous with the Cyprus wine industry and its compelling evolution over the past two decades. Integral to a new, improved and competitive image, that puts our wineries on the map internationally, Sophocles Vlassides and Rebecca Argyrides open up about their respective journeys into winemaking, the rewards and pitfalls of the job, the passion that drives the quality and vision for the future.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode intro
01:29 Guest intro
02:37 A little bit about Sophocles Vlassides
06:23 A little bit about Rebecca Argyrides
08:48 Why Cyprus; what keeps you both here
12:04 How would you characterise Cyprus wine
14:41 What's a typical year like for a winemaker
20:13 The people and the learning process
23:57 Building teams and career prospects in Cyprus
27:00 Local wineries' network and communication
29:52 Cyprus winery demographic and visitor experience
34:57 The evolution of our wine and the Limassol Wine Festival
38:24 The future of Cyprus wine
40:51 The allure of rosé wine
42:59 The trend of Commandaria and Zivania
44:12 History, heritage, family
45:24 Drinking responsibly - myth or fact
48:09 One thing you would change about Cyprus
50:05 Describe Cyprus in three words
51:55 Thanks, holiday wishes and closing
Contact our guests:
Sophocles Vlassides - https://vlassideswinery.com/
Rebecca Argyrides - https://vasawinery.com/
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