Visitors yesterday had the opportunity to taste wine and zivania from wineries in the region, and were informed about the correct way of serving wine and the native varieties of Cyprus.
In her address, Pafos Prefect Mary Lambrou said that the agricultural sector is going through a difficult period since the economic crisis of the previous decade was followed by the coronavirus pandemic, while extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change.
The wine sector is seen, he said, as an important pillar of development that can lead to the full recovery of the wider agricultural sector. The competent Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment is monitoring developments in the wine market and intervening in a targeted manner with various measures to support winegrowers and winemakers, he added.
He also pointed out that the organization of the exhibition highlights the consistent path of quality that the wine producers of Paphos District have to show, adding that with systematic effort and promotion, wine and zivania can be an important lever for further development of the District.
Lambrou said that moderate consumption of wine has a beneficial effect on health since wine has antioxidant properties, protecting against certain forms of cancer and reduces bad cholesterol. As for zivania, he said it is protected under EU regulations as a product unique to Cyprus.
Source: CNA
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