Xynisteri

Xynisteri (also spelled xinisteri; Greek: ξυνιστέρι) is an indigenous^[1] white grape^[2] grown on Cyprus.

Xynisteri
Grape (Vitis)
Origin	Cyprus
Notable regions	Troodos mountain range
Notable wines	Commandaria, Xynisteri
VIVC number	704

According to some estimates, 33% of Cypriot vineyards, on the south slopes of the Troodos mountain range are planted with this grape variety, a fact that makes Xynisteri the main white grape grown of Cyprus.^[3][4]

Its clusters and berries are of medium size while it is known for its durability against wine diseases.^[4] It is used in the production of several local (mainly white) wines.^[5] Xynisteri is blended with Mavro grapes for the production of the Commandaria,^[1] a well-known Cypriot dessert wine and it is also used for the production of the local spirit Zivania.^[4]