Grape Variety: Xynisteri

Variety Name	Xynisteri
Common Synonyms	Aspro
All Synonyms	Aspro, Aspro Kyprou, Cipro bianco, Hebron blanc, Hebron white, Hibron blanc, Lefko Kyprou, Lefko Kyproy, Local White, Local White Xynisteri, Topiko Aspro, Xynisteri
Countries of Origin	Cyprus
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 3 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Mihalis Boutaris. 2000. Greek Wine Grape Varieties: A Microsatellite DNA Marker Analysis, Thesis, Master of Science in Horticulture, University of California, Davis.
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	'Aspro' means 'white' in Greek and that prefix is used in connection with many cultivar names in that area. Although the prime name for this cultivar is given as 'Aspro' on a European database (reference 8), Foundation Plant Services has chosen to use the synonym Xynisteri for its accession to eliminate confusion and provide clarity. Xynisteri is the most common white grape cultivar grown on Cyprus, where it is used for a fortified wine called Commandaria (reference 6).

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