Winery PaterianakisMelissokipos Vidiano
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Melissokipos Vidiano of the Winery Paterianakis is in the top 5 of wines of Peza.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Melissokipos Vidiano of Winery Paterianakis in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Melissokipos Vidiano from Winery Paterianakis are 2011, 2012, 2018, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Paterianakis
The Winery Paterianakis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
