Paterianakis 2019 Vidiano (Crete) ORGANIC
Giorgios does a beautiful job with Crete’s iconic white variety. Sporting just 12.5% alcohol, the wine is pale and initially understated, but it blossoms with air. Mid-weight and stony, it reminds one of a Clairette enlivened with a dash of aromatic Grenache Blanc. Really insinuating and easy to drink.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | HPA-VID19 |
Country | Greece |
Region | Crete |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 18 days |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | At the end of fermentation the wine is left on its fine lees for a few months in order to gain structure and body. |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 100 mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Vidiano |
Residual Sugar | 1.7 |
ABV | 12 |
Acidity | 5.8 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 4000 bottles |
Primary Vineyard Name | Melissokipos |
Soil Types | Calcareous, Loess |
Elevation (meters) | 700 |
Vine Age | 25 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Farming Practices | Certified Organic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | organic cultivation, using some aspects of biodynamic philosophy, minimise the use of heavy machinery, winter cover crop and winter rest,structural diversity and vertical biodiversity |
Other Vineyard Details | Northwest |
Notes from the Producer: The Vidiano is a native Cretan variety which was revived through the
efforts of pioneering winemakers and grape growers on the island. The variety is gaining a broad reputation, as it is already being grown and vinified throughout Crete by almost all winemakers. It is called the Cretan diva. Vidiano is a fruity & creamy wine with well balanced acidity due to the exposure of our organic vineyards to cooling winds.
Ideal for wine connoisseurs looking to age their white wines in a cellar.
