Wines made from Vidiano grapes of Heraklion
Discover the best wines made with Vidiano as a single variety or as a blend of Heraklion.
More informations about the variety Vidiano
A very old grape variety grown in Greece, mostly at high altitudes, it is believed to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in the United States, but is practically unknown in France. According to A.D.N. analyses, it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vilana.
More informations about the region of Crete
The wine region of Heraklion is located in the region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zacharioudakis or the Domaine Alexakis produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Heraklion are Vilana, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Vidiano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Heraklion often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, spices or smoke and sometimes also flavors of grass, vegetal or honey.
What are the typical flavors of the Vidiano grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Vidiano
- EarthPresent in 4% of Vidiano
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Vidiano
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Vidiano
- OakPresent in 2% of Vidiano
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Vidiano
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- PeachPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- LemonPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Vidiano
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Vidiano
News about the grape variety Vidiano
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