LOEL Winery is one of the historic “big names” of Cypriot wine. Founded in Limassol in 1943, it was the first winery on the island to operate as a public company, with thousands of shareholders who were, for the most part, vine growers themselves. That cooperative spirit still defines LOEL today. From its base in Limassol and a new, state‑of‑the‑art winery at Ayios Sila, the company has grown into one of the largest producers in Cyprus, handling grapes from both the Limassol and Paphos regions and playing a major role in the island’s wine story.
Over the decades, LOEL has moved from simple spirits and fortified wines made from local grapes to a very broad portfolio. The company was an early adopter of imported “noble” varieties such as Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Palomino, planting experimental vineyards to raise quality, while continuing to work with Cypriot classics like Mavro, Xynisteri, Maratheftiko and Spourtiko. Today its vineyards cover over 20 hectares and feed a range that runs from everyday wines in convenient Tetra Pak “Vinotheque” formats to bottled labels like Palomino, Evambelos Gi and Mesogios Chora, plus award‑winning Commandaria Alasia and the popular LOEL Zivania line, including Zivana Gold and Zivana Red.
