The Ambassador of Cyprus Wines to the USA!
Wines from Cyprus by Ambeli Wine Imports & Distribution
Ambeli Wine Imports & Distribution was established to make Cyprus wines widely available in the USA. We focus on indigenous varietals and currently represent Aes Ambelis www.aesambelis.com, Zambartas www.zambartaswineries.com and Vlassides www.vlassideswinery.com wineries.
About the Founder
Ari Kyriakides, WSET II, founded Ambeli LLC in 2018, with the unique vision and purpose to make the wines of his birthplace of Cyprus known and available in the USA. Ambeli LLC started with just one pallet in early 2021 and the orders from the very first wine dinner exceeded the inventory!
Ambeli LLC remains focused and devoted to Cyprus even though many wineries around the world have approached us to expand our portfolio. The indigenous varietals of Cyprus are at the heart of Ambeli LLC and our efforts to make them widely known and available in the USA remain our goal.
From restaurants, to retailers, to wine shops, to hotels and casinos across Louisiana, as well as every corner of 38 other States through our online retailer partnership with Vinoshipper, we make Cyprus wines available to both resellers and individual end consumers who want to enjoy a bottle of a Cyprus indigenous varietal wine anywhere in the USA!
Ambeli LLC and Ari Kyriakides build close, personal relationships with the winemakers which means you have direct contact with each winery with just Ari and Ambeli as the only level separating you, the US consumer, from the winery!
Ambeli LLC also works with Award winnings Extra Virgin Olive Oil producers, www.laconiko.com, as well as their unique balsamics. Reach out for more details if interested.
The journey of our Cyprus wines to the USA
Cyprus & Wine
We introduced our Cyprus wines in early 2021. We visit the island 3-4 times a year, always in pursuit of the best wines the island has to offer. If you have a favorite, just let us know. Our latest portfolio additions are the Oroman (100% Yiannoudi varietal), and Artion from Vlassides and the Promara from Zambartas.
Cyprus Wines pdo and pgi
PDO wines, or products with a "Protected Designation of Origin," are a hallmark of Cyprus's esteemed wine production. In Cyprus, there are 5 notable PDO areas that contribute to the uniqueness of Cyprus wines:
- Laona - Akamas: Located about 17 km north of Paphos at the beginning of Hersonissos and Cape Akamas, this area represents the westernmost tip of Cyprus.
- Mount Panagias - Ampelitis: This region is situated approximately 23.5 km northeast of Paphos in the eastern part of the Paphos province, bordering Nicosia province.
- Pitsilia: Positioned around the peak of Madari in the Troodos mountain range, it stands as the most mountainous of all Cyprus viticultural zones, with an altitude exceeding 780 meters.
- Limassol Wine Villages: Found northwest of Limassol, this area extends towards the border with Paphos province and includes sub-areas like Afami and Laona.
- Commandery: Located northeast of Limassol, it includes 14 villages with elevations reaching up to 900 meters.
In addition to PDO wines, there are PGI wines, which feature products with a "Protected Geographical Indication." This category includes all Local Wines and those with an "Appellation by Tradition" that carry a recognized geographical indication. The 4 PGI regions in Cyprus are:
- Local Wine of Nicosia
- Local Wine of Limassol
- Local Wine of Larnaca
- Local Paphos Wine
Another category is varietal wines, which represent table wines that meet conditions defined in article 63 of Regulation 607/2009. These wines can indicate the year of harvest and their varietal composition, unlike regular table wines.
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