Category: Karystios

Minthy was a beautiful river nymph in Greek mythology. Hades was dazzled by her beauty.  Their love affair made his wife queen Persephone metamorphosize her into the garden mint. Drawing by Nettie Wakefield Photos by Nikos Koustenis

Who is Hartman Molavi? A sparkling wine made from Romeiko and Xinomavro grapes. 50/50. Hartman Molavi brought out the best of his worlds and made these breathtaking bubbles from these 2 local varieties. In collaboration with Alexandra Manousakis

Vouni Panayia Winery releases for the 3rd year in a row its Microvinifications series. An experimental project that focuses on defining the characteristics and potentials of the Cyprus indigenous grape varieties. Every year new illustrations are made by different artists that portray everyday scenes of the family, the unique characteristics of the terroir and the… Continue reading Micro III

Located in Nemea, Peloponnese Mitravelas is well known as one of the secret gems of greek wine. The winery is one of the oldest in Greece and produces wines from indigenous greek grape varieties. This 100% Agiorgitiko is made entirely from old vines of the area and is released every couple of years after ageing… Continue reading Old Vines

The 50 Great Greek Wines Awards.Branding, video, music, ads & trophy. Trophy handcrafted by Yiannis MamoutzisPhotography by Nikos Koustenis

Branding for Two Wine Merchants. A wine specialist duo that loves wine and imports selected niche wineries. Animation by George Tzavaras.

Makarounas winery has the privilege of being the only winery in Cyprus that sources grapes solely from their privately owned vineyards. The design emphasises on the non-phylloxera grapevine rootstocks of this indigenous Cypriot variety. Maratheftiko Limited Release is a single vineyard wine produced in the area of “Mosfilies”, on a slope of clay rich, sandy… Continue reading Maratheftiko

Branding of ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale)Contest of Best Sommelier in Europe and Africa Cyprus 2020. Candidates from 3 African and 37 European countries will be squaring off in Cyprus from 16-20 November 2020, for the title of “ASI Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa 2020.”

Microvinifications Part II – Defining the terroir 9 stories – 9 pieces of art With the second release of the Microvinifications project, Vouni Panayia Winery takes their efforts a step forward in unveiling the secrets and the potentials of the indigenous varieties of our island. Artists, Simone PhilippouIoanna PhilippouAlexandra ManousakisKaterina FoukaraDimitrios KlonosGeorge TzavarasManolis MoumalidisAndreas Boukas.… Continue reading Microvinifications Part II

Naming and branding of First Growth wine school,a WSET approved programme provider in Cyprus. Photos by Nikos KoustenisPoster render by Anthony Boyd