Vasilissa
White wine grape variety
Also known as Aspri Fraoula
Vasilissa is a white wine grape with signature aromas of jasmine note, white peach, citrus peel. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Vidiano and Xynisteri.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Vasilissa a red or white grape variety?
Vasilissa is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Vasilissa?
Documented tells for Vasilissa: Look for jasmine and white-peach aromatics with citrus peel. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity and aromatic intensity..
What is Vasilissa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vasilissa is most commonly confused with Vidiano, Xynisteri and Promara. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vasilissa grown?
Classic regions for Vasilissa include Panayia, Omodos and Troodos foothills.