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Our Commandaria, Melusine, is our way of honouring one of Cyprus’ most historic wines while showing it at its very best. A modern interpretation of a classic. We age the wine for around 11 years in oak barrels, allowing it to slowly develop richness, complexity and balance. The name Melusine comes from a mythical spirit, a nod to the wine’s mysterious character and the magic that time in the cellar can bring.
– Dried fruits, natural sweetness, pleasant acidity –
Grown in a vineyard originally planted in 1989, this wine was not only our first to be organically certified, but also the first single vineyard labelled wine here in Cyprus. Being a single vineyard wine means we’re able to select the best quality grapes for this wine. We’ve been making this wine since 2014, and it really shows how Xynisteri can express the character of a single vineyard, vintage after vintage.
– Citrus, medium bodied, medium oak –
Xynisteri is the most widely planted white grape in Cyprus, and for a long time it was underestimated. Traditionally, it was used mainly for bulk wine or for Commandaria, but over the last couple of decades it’s really shown its potential.
What makes Xynisteri special is its versatility, it’s a true chameleon. Depending on where it’s grown and how it’s made, it can be fresh and citrusy, textured and mineral, or even complex enough to age.
– Aromatic, light bodied, crisp acidity –