Category: Grape varieties

AssyrtikoWhite grape variety from Santorini, Greece #Assyrtiko Assyrtiko is a white variety, indigenous to the island of Santorini, where the vineyard contributes to the picturesque aesthetic of the island’s landscape. Assyrtiko, however, is being cultivated throughout the Aegean Sea. It has been classified as a noble white variety, and is one of the most renown…

LiatikoRed grape variety from Crete, Greece #Liatiko A unique variety, that dates back to the 3rd and 2nd century BC. As it has perfectly adapted to the warm climate of Crete, Liatiko manages to create delicate wines, full of finesse that can accompany every meal. This unique variety gives each wine an exquisite bouquet of…

VidianoWhite grape variety from Crete #Vidiano An old indigenous cultivar, which is also mentioned as “Avidiano”. Vines of Vidiano were scattered among other varieties in the old vineyards of Crete. It is a vigorous and productive variety, late-ripening in the Dafnes vineyard and resistant to heat. Vidiano gives us wines with rich, fruity aromas, full…

Spinas Muscat White Grape Variety from Crete #MuscatWhite White Muscat is a white grape variety known by many synonyms across Mediterranean regions. The prevailing view is that the variety originated in Greece, where it is cultivated primarily for sweet wines, but also for dry and sparkling styles. It has a complex and spicy floral grape…

A red grape variety native to Crete. #Kotsifali The most important indigenous red grape variety of Crete.It has been cultivated for many centuries and is mentioned in texts dating back to the 14th century. It played a role in the production of the renowned Cretan Malvasia wine. Its name is said to derive from the…

Cretan grape variety Vilana Vilana from Crete, Greece Vilana grape is grown in all  four prefectures of Crete. Used to produce wines of Protected Designation of Origin: “Peza” PDO from  Vilana by 100% and  “Sitia” PDO from Vilana and Thrapsathiri. The Cretan white grape variety Vilana gives us wines with lemon character and balanced acidity. See Douloufakis wine…

Cretan grape variety Malvasia Malvasia di Candia Aromatica from Crete, Greece Famous Cretan wine during  the Venetian occupation of the island. This variety gives wines with rich aromas, intense fruity flavour and muscat aftertaste. The vine clone “Malvasia di Candia Aromatica”   has returned to the foreground  particularly in Heraklion and many Cretan wines from…

Cretan grape variety Mandilari Mandilari from Crete, Greece Mandilari is an ancient  indigenous Cretan variety.  It gives us wines with characteristic vivid red colour, fresh fruity nose with hard tannins, wildness in flavour and high acidity. Usually it is mixed with more soft and round wines as Kotsifali and Liatiko.Recent years the blend of Cretan grape variety…

Grape variety ChardonnayChardonnay grape grown in Crete, Greece White variety, one of the most significant  and widely spread around the world. French in its origin, it  produces the finest white wines of Burgundy. Chardonnay grape variety  is an important ingredient in many sparkling wines around the world. Vinified in many different styles, from sparkling masterpieces of…

Grape variety Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc Grape grown in Crete, Greece White variety of French origin which is grown around the world and equally successful in Greek vineyards. Involved in the production of several local wines. The grape variety Sauvignon Blanc gives us wines with rich herbal and fruity aromas of grapefruit and citrus, melon and…