Cypriot wineries promote native varieties in Germany

The Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced that Cyprus participated for the fifth consecutive year with a state pavilion at the international wine and spirits exhibition ProWein 2026, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, between March 15 and March 17, 2026.

According to the announcement, seven Cypriot wineries took part in the exhibition, showcasing the uniqueness of indigenous grape varieties and presenting a wide range of wines.

“For the first time this year, wine tastings took place at the Cyprus pavilion, offering visitors a more interactive experience during the event,” the announcement said.

In particular, three presentations with tastings were held, focusing on Commandaria and the native Cypriot grape varieties Xynisteri, Maratheftiko and Yiannoudi.

“The presentations attracted a satisfactory number of visitors, who were informed by the winemakers about the special characteristics and history of the varieties,” the announcement said.

According to the ministry, the participating wineries made a dynamic presence, as beyond promoting their products they also held significant commercial meetings with existing and potential partners.

The ProWein exhibition, which has been held annually since 1994, is considered the leading international wine exhibition, with this year’s event hosting approximately 31,000 visitors from 105 countries and 3,400 exhibitors from 63 countries.