Xynisteri

Xynisteri

Xynisteri

Variety of grape

Xynisteri (also spelled xinisteri; Greek: ξυνιστέρι) is an indigenous[1] white grape[2] grown on Cyprus.

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According to some estimates, 33% of Cypriot vineyards, on the south slopes of the Troodos mountain range are planted with this grape variety, a fact that makes Xynisteri the main white grape grown of Cyprus.[3][4]

Its clusters and berries are of medium size while it is known for its durability against wine diseases.[4] It is used in the production of several local (mainly white) wines.[5] Xynisteri is blended with Mavro grapes for the production of the Commandaria,[1] a well-known Cypriot dessert wine and it is also used for the production of the local spirit Zivania.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Vitis International Variety Catalogue".
  2. [2]
    Lazarou, Stalo. "Ξυνιστέρι". foodmuseum.cs.ucy.ac.cy (in Greek). Cyprus Food Virtual Museum. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Xynisteri Wine". wine-searcher.com. Wine-searcher. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Xynisteri". vounipanayiawinery.com. Vouni Panaya Winery. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  5. [5]
    "Monolithos Xynisteri - IGP Limassol - Concours International de Lyon - International Wine, Beer and Spirits Competition".
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