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Synonyms
Xynisteri is a white grape variety, with its roots in Pitsilia, Cyprus.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, peach, white plum, fruit and nuts.
It is planted most seriously in Pitsilia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.
It blends readily with Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Xinisteri and Xynistery.
At the table it suits linguine with lemon and black pepper, salt and pepper squid and baklava.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Pitsilia
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Linguine with lemon and black pepper
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Salt and pepper squid
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Baklava
Also labelled.
Xinisteri, Xynistery.
Bottles to look for.
- Aes Ambelis Xinisteri, Limassol, Cyprus
- Kamanterena Winery Xynisteri, Cyprus
- Keo Aphrodite, Krasochoria, Cyprus
- Keo Saint Panteleimon White, Limassol, Cyprus
- Keo Xynisteri, Limassol, Cyprus
- Kolios Winery Persefoni, Paphos, Cyprus
- Kyperounda Petritis, Limassol, Cyprus
- Makarounas Aerides, Pafos, Cyprus
Xynisteri: common questions
01.What does Xynisteri taste like?+
Xynisteri tastes of lemon, peach, white plum, fruit and nuts. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Xynisteri from?+
Xynisteri originates in Pitsilia, Cyprus.
03.Where is Xynisteri grown?+
The key regions for Xynisteri are Pitsilia.
04.What food pairs with Xynisteri?+
Pour it with linguine with lemon and black pepper, salt and pepper squid and baklava.
05.What else is Xynisteri called?+
Xynisteri is also labelled Xinisteri and Xynistery.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Cyprus.