Agios Konstantinos serves as a key village within Cyprus’s historic Commandaria wine region, situated along the scenic wine route in the Limassol district. As one of the 14 designated villages legally authorized to produce this authentic wine, it is central to the creation of Commandaria, which is widely recognized as one of the world’s oldest named wines. This sweet dessert wine is produced from late-harvest Mavro and Xynisteri grapes that are sun-dried to yield intense sweetness and a rich flavor profile before being aged in oak casks.
The creation of Commandaria in Agios Konstantinos Winery is defined by a deep sense of tradition, utilizing production methods that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. The process involves sun-drying the grapes, a technique known locally as apla or patsadia,before pressing, preserving a legacy that is considered living heritage. Beyond its production, the wine plays a vital economic and social role in the region, with the Cypriot government actively supporting its bid for UNESCO intangible heritage status due to its profound cultural significance.
