Our promise to nature
At Zambartas, we strongly believe in ecological and social responsibility. Wine is a beautiful expression of the grapes we harvest and ultimately a gift of nature. Cyprus is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, and we aim to do everything in our power to protect and preserve our natural environment.
All of our vineyards are farmed organically. As of 2025, 72% are certified organic and the remaining 28% are in conversion. We plant cover crops and minimise tilling to improve soil health, encourage biodiversity and support a balanced vineyard ecosystem.
We believe in holistic farming, where vineyards are part of a much larger natural environment. For this reason, we plant trees and fragrant herbs around our vineyards to encourage wildlife and biodiversity. Following the fires of 2025, we also planted 800 trees around our vineyards in the Krasochoria region to help restore the landscape.
Sustainability continues throughout our winery practices. In 2015 we installed photovoltaic panels on the roof of the winery, allowing us to generate much of our electricity from Cyprus’ abundant sunshine. In 2025 we also received ISO 14064 certification after successfully reducing our Scope 1 CO₂ emissions. Additional steps include reducing bottle weight, using water-saving equipment, improving cellar insulation, and ensuring that grape skins are reused through circular practices.
Through constant planning and improvement, we aim to produce our wines using fewer resources while maintaining the highest quality. Every bottle of Zambartas wine is crafted with respect for the land, the people who work it, and the environment that sustains us.
If you’d like, I can also make a shorter “website-friendly” version (about 30–40% shorter) which often reads better online and keeps visitors engaged.
Nature
We believe that every company is part of the ecosystem in which both nature and the local economy thrive. Supporting and protecting the natural environment is therefore an important part of our philosophy.
To contribute to education, awareness and conservation efforts, we support environmental NGOs working to protect Cyprus’ unique biodiversity. We are proud to collaborate with Birdlife Cyprus, the national partner of BirdLife International, helping to raise awareness of the importance of our island for the more than 400 bird species that pass through Cyprus during their annual migration, as well as the endemic species that call the island home.
Our Birdlife charity game, hosted during our annual events at the winery, including Spring Fest and our End of Harvest Party are a great chance for us to give back to Birdlife alongside our wonderful wine community.
In 2020, we conducted a bird count and started a small project in our vineyards in Mandria to better understand bird behaviour and identify which species nest in and around our vineyards. These observations help highlight the important role that vineyards can play in supporting biodiversity.
Updates and news about our projects are shared regularly in our ‘Journal’ section.