Every Grape has its Moment
None more satisfying than that of debunking fixed ideas and past negative impressions. A recognition worthy of that continued attention to ungrafted vineyards, resulting in a persistent winemaking that further reinforces the superior reputation of Cyprus wines.
Xynisteri from Kyperounda Winery achieves that of washing away with 30 years of misplaced appreciation from Jancis Robinson, famed wine critic.
Some of the worst wine I have tasted since I started writing about wine was what was available the one time we went on holiday to the far-eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus in 1983. The whites showed the most old fashioned of faults, oxidation, clearly having been made without recourse to temperature control. Rather charmingly retro in a way. BUT THE OTHER DAY,…..I came across this marvel, Kyperounda, Petritis Xynisteri 2011 Cyprus, so fresh and bursting with fruit
That was in 2013 and today Petritis Xynisteri from Kyperounda Highlands of the Limassol region, is not only a local favourite but also a reputed export to international markets and an Ambassador wine in the last edition of the Cyprus Wine collection at La Cité du Vin.
As expected, that wasn’t going to be the last time Cyprus Wine as going to impress, but for now, while Xynisteri harvest goes into full gear, it’s may be a good timing to have a glass of Cyprus indigenous white and toast to healthy harvest and enduring vintages across the island.
Welcome.
Terroir Re-Imagined.
It’s the thrill of generations, confronting Cyprus Age old vineyards with today’s contemporary craft. Cyprus as an esteemed wine growing region has the privilege of past millenary natural viticultural selection, whose legacy has endured the full cycles of farming exploitation and still has the opportunity to express themselves in most unsuspected ways.
Xynisteri.
Native expressions.
The joy of blooming native varieties.
Long overshadowed native ancient grape varieties have regained the embrace of forward-looking farmers and winemakers. The resurgence of the Island’s charm holds its success to the pursuit of modern-day crafting wines with unique character has them revealing more secrets out from native vine sanctuary.
Altitude Sanctuary.
Mark of a Wine Culture.
Modern-day winemaking re-emerges with a redimensioned viticultural landscape around 7.000 Ha. Adoption of EU geographical indications for dry and sweet country wines evolve alongside the protected designations of origin for altitude vineyard areas of Panayia, Pitsillia, Krasochoria Lemesou, Laona Akamas and Commandaria.
