How do you pronounce Vasilissa?

Vasilissa is pronounced vah-SEE-lee-sah.

What does Vasilissa mean?

Queen. Known as the queen of the vineyard for its green leaves and golden grapes.

What is the catch with Vasilissa?

Only a handful of serious sources describe it, and we found a single US listing in September 2026. Treat any profile of it, ours included, as provisional.

Vasilissa — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
What the name means: Queen. Known as the queen of the vineyard for its green leaves and golden grapes.
Where it grows: Cyprus
The catch: Only a handful of serious sources describe it, and we found a single US listing in September 2026. Treat any profile of it, ours included, as provisional.
Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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