Xynisteri Aerides

  • White
  • Xynisteri, un-grafted vines (100%)
  • Certified Organic
Imported by: Diamond Wine Importers

An overall balanced white from one of the most planted varieties of Cyprus. Light body, citrusy with herbal and floral nuances. Crispy with a touch of stone fruit and nice minerality.

Winemaking Information

Grapes are harvested from beginning to end of October. De-steamed and cold soad for 18 to 24 hours. Gentle pressing and spontaneous fermentation in Stainless Steel tanks for up to two weeks.

Aged for 3 to 6 months on the lees in tank, Bâtonnage twice per week.

Vineyard Information

The vineyards cover 25 hectares of land, with new plantings added every year. They are located at an altitude of 400 - 600 m and are influenced by the warm Mediterranean climate and the considerable rainfall (620 mm / year, on average). The surrounding hills, the crystal gypsum, limestone and quartz rich soils, together with the uninterrupted exposure to the winds of the valley, modify the local mesoclimate.