Winery MediterraXerolithia
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Xerolithia of Winery Mediterra in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Xerolithia from Winery Mediterra are 2010, 2012, 2011, 2014 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Mediterra
The Winery Mediterra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Peza to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Peza
The wine region of Peza is located in the region of Heraklion of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paterianakis or the Domaine Paterianakis produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Peza are Vidiano, Vilana and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Peza often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
The wine region of Crete
The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.
The word of the wine: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
