Vidiano

The Vidiano grape is a captivating white wine variety predominantly grown on the island of Crete in Greece. Previously on the edge of extinction, Vidiano has, in recent years, been revived and rediscovered by modern winemakers who appreciate its opulent character.

Vidiano grapes produce wines that balance brightness, freshness, and sumptuous texture seamlessly, often likened to the French Viognier or the Italian Verdicchio. Wines made from this grape can exude delicate and enticing aromas of peaches, apricots, melons, citrus, slightly floral notes, and delicate hints of herbs. Its flavour profile can range from mildly to deeply aromatic, revealing an enchanting array of stone and tropical fruit notes, further complemented by their richness and smooth, creamy mouthfeel.

Being highly adaptable, Vidiano can thrive in various soils and climates, which adds to its appeal, allowing winemakers to experiment and introduce different influences to the variety. As a result, there are broadly two styles of these wines: the fresh, fruity and unoaked versions crafted to be enjoyed young, and the richer, more complex barrel-aged indications which could also present a longer ageing potential.

With its resurgence, the Vidiano grape has now become a flagship for Cretan wine, and its potential for producing high-quality, characterful wines has garnered recognition and attention from wine enthusiasts and experts across the globe. Despite its limited availability beyond Greece's borders, the world of wine eagerly anticipates the evolution and expansion of this revived ancient grape variety, inviting those who savour it on an interesting exploration of Greek oenology.

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