Wines made from Vilana grapes of Heraklion
Discover the best wines made with Vilana as a single variety or as a blend of Heraklion.
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 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 Vilana grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Vilana
- OakPresent in 2% of Vilana
- EarthPresent in 1% of Vilana
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Vilana
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Vilana