Vasilissa
White wine grape variety
Vasilissa — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of jasmine note, white peach, citrus peel. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for jasmine and white-peach aromatics with citrus peel.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity and aromatic intensity.
Confidence signals
- Vasilissa profile
- Jasmine note on a medium plus/medium frame typical of Vasilissa.
Aromas
Signature
jasmine notewhite peachcitrus peel
Common
pearwhite blossom notestone fruit
Occasional
loukoumi note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Panayia · Omodos · Troodos foothills
- Classic styles: Recently recognized indigenous Cypriot white separated from mixed old-vine blocks and now bottled in small lots · Aromatic peach-citrus profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
- Style examples: Cypriot Vasilissa dry white · Troodos blend featuring Vasilissa
Common questions
- Is Vasilissa a red or white grape variety?
- Vasilissa is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Vasilissa smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Vasilissa include jasmine note, white peach and citrus peel. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Vasilissa most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Vasilissa is most commonly confused with Vidiano, Xynisteri and Promara. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Vasilissa grown?
- Classic regions for Vasilissa include Panayia, Omodos and Troodos foothills.