Vouni Panayia’s Alina is 100% Xynisteri from 70-year-old bush vines. Xynisteri is the most planted white variety on the island of Cyprus. Like Sauvignon Blanc, Xynisteri yields a dry white wine with flavors of green grass, intense tropical fruits, herbs, and minerals. The 2020 Alina delivers clean and precise aromas and flavors of pineapple, peach, and a touch of honey that morph into a lively citrus-tinged finish. This pairs beautifully with halloumi and feta cheeses.
Vouni Panayia Winery, Paphos (Cyprus) Xynisteri 2020
By Miranda Franco