Commandaria, a very old wine from Cyprus, is now on a special UNESCO list. This list is for important cultural things in the world. This news came on December 10, 2025. It happened in New Delhi, India. Now, people all over the world know this wine.
People in Cyprus worked hard for this. They worked in fourteen villages. This showed that making Commandaria is a living tradition. It is a part of Cyprus culture.
Commandaria wine is very, very old. It has been made since 800 BC. Knights Templar gave it its name. The grapes dry in the sun. This makes them very sweet. The wine stays in wood barrels for two years. It is a sweet, gold wine.
A helper for culture said it is a big honor. It is about a long tradition. It shows the island's identity.
This award will help young people learn. It will help villages work together. Tourists will want to visit. They will learn about the wine's story.
Commandaria is now more than just a drink. It is part of Cyprus history. This old wine is now part of world heritage.