Tsiakkas Xynisteri 2024

In Short

A crisp Cypriot white from the native Xynisteri grape, with bright lemon zest, green apple, and mineral salinity.

Quick Facts

• Region: Cyprus
• Variety: Xynisteri
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitifs, light lunches, seafood

Why We Stock It

Xynisteri is Cyprus's signature white variety, and Tsiakkas produces one of the more reliable expressions of it at a fair price. It's a wine that tastes of where it comes from: dry, mineral, and built for warm-weather drinking. If you want to explore beyond the usual suspects without spending much, this is a natural starting point.

Tasting Profile

The wine opens with bright aromatics and carries them through a clean, mineral finish.

• Aroma: Lemon zest, green apple, subtle floral notes
• Palate: Crisp and mineral-driven, white stone fruits, lemon
• Structure & Finish: Clean finish with saline minerality, good acidity

Winemaking

Made from the native Xynisteri grape, vinified in a way that preserves its natural acidity and mineral character. The wine is bottled young to capture its freshness and aromatic profile.

Serving & Pairing

Serve well chilled between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Pair it with oysters and raw shellfish, where the salinity echoes the wine's own mineral spine. It's equally at home with a simple Greek salad and grilled fish, or simply on its own as an aperitif.

The Estate

Tsiakkas is a family-run producer on the island of Cyprus working with traditional local varieties. They focus on producing accessible wines that reflect the character of Cypriot terroir without complication.

Terroir

The island of Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with intense sun and mineral-rich soils. Xynisteri thrives in these conditions, developing the bright acidity and saline minerality that define the wine. The grape's native character comes through clearly here.