Wines made from Vilana grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Vilana as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Vilana
A very old grape variety grown in Greece - one of the main ones - most often at high altitude, it is said to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in Italy, but is practically unknown in France. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vidiano.
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Vilana grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 24% of Vilana
- Citrus fruitPresent in 24% of Vilana
- OakPresent in 17% of Vilana
- EarthPresent in 16% of Vilana
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Vilana
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Vilana
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Vilana
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Vilana
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Vilana
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Vilana
- FloralPresent in 3% of Vilana
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Vilana
- LemonPresent in 3% of Vilana
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Vilana
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Vilana
- PeachPresent in 2% of Vilana
- OakyPresent in 1% of Vilana
- Green applePresent in 1% of Vilana
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Vilana
- PlumPresent in 1% of Vilana