Tsiakkas | “Xynisteri” Skin Contact

Tsiakkas Xynisteri Skin Contact from the Pitsilia mountain region of Cyprus — 40 days of skin contact using Commandaria grape skins with Xynisteri must, producing a deep amber wine with mature quince and pergamon, hints of flowers and orange peel, and a full body with a firm tannin structure from one of Cyprus's most innovative producers.

Tasting Notes
40-day skin contact of Commandaria grape skins with Xynisteri must. Mature pergamon and quince on the nose with hints of flowers and orange peel. Full body in the mouth with a firm tannin structure — a genuinely structured amber wine. Tsiakkas produces this in the Pitsilia mountain zone of Cyprus at altitude, where the cooler temperatures preserve the aromatics of the indigenous Xynisteri variety.

Quick Facts

• Grape: 100% Xynisteri (macerated on Commandaria grape skins)
• Origin: Cyprus, Pitsilia mountain region
• Style: Orange/amber wine, 40-day skin contact, full-bodied
• Winemaking: 40 days skin maceration using Commandaria skins, indigenous approach

Food Pairing
Fatty fish, red meat, curry, Indian food, and blue cheese.

Serving
Serve at 10-13°C. Open 15 minutes before serving.

About the Producer
Tsiakkas is a pioneering Cypriot winery based in the Pitsilia mountain region, producing wines from indigenous Cypriot varieties including Xynisteri and Mavro at high altitude, with a focus on natural and innovative winemaking.

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