Vilana
At a glance
The naturally high-yielding Vilana covers approximately 300 ha. It continues to hold its position as queen of the whites, although the rise of Vidiano is seriously challenging this. It is considered the primary pillar of the Cretan vineyard and is produced almost throughout the island. It is on its best manners when grown at elevation and on slopes with good drainage. This helps retain a subtle freshness, which balances the relatively high alcohol.
It has mainly been explored in an unoaked style, either blended or as a single varietal. Still, there have been some new efforts with barrel maturation or a single-vineyard approach.
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