Vidiano
Crete's Next Assyrtiko
Vidiano is grown in Crete, Heraklion and Rethymnon.
- Tastes of
- stone fruit, citrus, honey and tropical notes
- Goes with
- grilled seafood, cretan cheese and mediterranean cuisine
The story
Nearly extinct by 2000, Vidiano was rescued by Cretan pioneers. Now hailed as Greece's most exciting white grape discovery, combining tropical richness with mineral precision.
Insider story
Vidiano survived in a handful of old Rethymnon vineyards. Douloufakis Winery led the revival.
Winemakers compare it to Viognier—but with better acidity. The tropical fruit and floral notes are pronounced yet balanced.
Technical deep dive
Full-bodied whites with moderate acidity (5.5-6.5 g/L), tropical fruit (mango, peach), and mineral backbone. Alcohol reaches 13-14% ABV.
Flavor profile: mango, peach, jasmine, orange blossom, mineral finish.
Industry secrets
Vidiano's revival is a blueprint for indigenous grape rescue.
The grape works in multiple styles: fresh, barrel-fermented, or late-harvest.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market yet
- Blue-chip producers
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- Douloufakis
- Lyrarakis
- Diamantakis
- Value picks
- Quality Cretan Vidiano ($18-35)
- Price trend
- Rising. Limited production.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy now before discovery.