By Gergana Nikolova, wine writer and sommelier.
Wine-delivery.online invites you to experience Cyprus in its most effervescent form—through a bottle of Xynisteri Pet Nat by Nelion Winery. Crafted with integrity, curiosity, and deep respect for native grape traditions, this naturally sparkling wine is a vibrant tribute to both the ancient terroir and modern creativity of Cyprus.
🍾 Why Pet Nat and Why Xynisteri?
Short for Pétillant Naturel, Pet Nat is one of the oldest and most natural methods of sparkling winemaking. There’s no sugar added, no second fermentation in tanks—just pure, unfiltered bubbles captured in the bottle as fermentation finishes. It’s rustic, fresh, and beautifully alive.
Now enter Xynisteri, Cyprus’ iconic white grape. Naturally low in alcohol and refreshingly aromatic, it’s the perfect partner for this ancient sparkling method. At Nelion Winery, located in the sun-drenched hills of Paphos, Xynisteri is transformed into a playful, zesty, and lightly cloudy Pet Nat that bursts with notes of green apple, citrus peel, and Mediterranean herbs, carried by a soft and naturally spritzy mousse.
🌿 A Sense of Place in Every Sip
The Xynisteri for Nelion’s Pet Nat is grown in high-altitude vineyards in the Diarizos Valley, where cooler nights preserve acidity and create balance. This microclimate lends the wine its signature freshness and subtle complexity. The result is a sparkling wine that tastes unmistakably Cypriot—sunny, wild, and honest.
This is not just wine—it’s a living expression of land, weather, and tradition, sealed under a crown cap. And because Pet Nat is bottled with its lees, each bottle evolves, making every pour a little different.
🍇 Boutique, Sustainable, and Artisanal
Nelion Winery is a small, family-run operation where every bottle is made with hands-on care and a deep love for local varieties. Sustainability is not a trend here—it’s tradition. The Pet Nat is produced in limited quantities, without filtration, fining, or synthetic additives.
It’s wine in its purest form—joyfully unpredictable, defiantly Cypriot, and endlessly drinkable.
👣 A Sparkling Expression of Cyprus’ Wine Renaissance
Nelion’s Xynisteri Pet Nat is part of a broader movement among Cyprus’ boutique wineries to rediscover and elevate native grapes. This new generation of winemakers—many of whom are part of the Wine Core collective—is crafting wines that are rooted in history but made for today’s wine lovers.
As a sommelier working closely with local producers and offering private tastings in Cyprus holiday villas, I’ve seen firsthand how Pet Nat captures guests’ imaginations. It’s approachable, fun, and deeply expressive of place—everything a modern wine experience should be.
📅 Celebrate with Bubbles on Xynisteri every special moment
There’s no better way to honor Xynisteri than with a bottle of this exciting Pet Nat from Nelion Winery. It’s a celebration of Cyprus’ native white grape in its most youthful, free-spirited form.
So whether you’re poolside on the coast or enjoying a sunset in the hills, pop the crown cap, pour a chilled glass, and toast to Cyprus’ vinous heritage—alive and fizzing with possibility.
Let Nelion’s Xynisteri Pet Nat be your gateway to the new Cyprus wine story—wild, fresh, and full of soul.
