Winery SilvaVorinos White
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Vorinos White of the Winery Silva is in the top 5 of wines of Heraklion.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vorinos White of Winery Silva in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of minerality, apricot or lemon.
Discover the grape variety: Vidiano
Structured and aromatic whites with a golden robe, full mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of apricot, white peach, melon, ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, fresh almond and Mediterranean mineral notes. Good ageing potential. Star of the Cretan ampelographic renaissance (Rethymno, Heraklion), compared to Viognier for its richness. A Greek autochthon of Crete, rediscovered in the 2000s by modern winemakers.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vorinos White from Winery Silva are 2018, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Silva
The Winery Silva is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Heraklion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Heraklion
Viticultural heart of Crete (Greece) accounting for two thirds of Cretan vineyards, Aegean sea breezes tempering warm nights. Vidiano is the signature white king, a native variety in full renaissance: ample and textured with apricot, melon, peach, white flowers and honey touch, compared to Viognier. Fresh, citrusy Vilana as an aperitif white. Soft and fruity Kotsifali (red cherry, herbs), colourful and tannic Mandilaria in reds (blended).
The wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
The word of the wine: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
