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Vidiano

Vidiano is an ancient grape variety native to the island of Crete. It was almost extinct not long ago, but young Greek winemakers are beginning to realise what a loss that would be to the world of wine. Vidiano produces white wines which are medium-full bodied and have flavours of ripe apricot, honey and melon.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Medium (+)

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Flint Graphite Limestone Jackfruit Mango Pineapple Nectarine Peach White Peach Apricot Grass Hay Bell Pepper Celery Gooseberry Beeswax Honey Cedar Oak Smoke Tobacco Pear Quince Wet Chalk Wet Stone

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