Vilana Crete Selection
White wine grape variety
Also known as Cretan Vilana
Vilana Crete Selection is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, pear, white herbs. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Assyrtiko and Vidiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon-pear fruit with herb lift.
- Check medium body and balanced acidity.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-herb profile
- Balanced medium white frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Crete · Heraklion · Peza
- Classic styles: Cretan Vilana selection used for fresh dry island whites · Medium-bodied white with citrus-herb profile
Common questions
Is Vilana Crete Selection a red or white grape variety?
Vilana Crete Selection is a white wine grape variety.
What does Vilana Crete Selection smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vilana Crete Selection include lemon, pear and white herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vilana Crete Selection?
Documented tells for Vilana Crete Selection: Look for lemon-pear fruit with herb lift. and Check medium body and balanced acidity..
What is Vilana Crete Selection most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vilana Crete Selection is most commonly confused with Assyrtiko, Vidiano and Vilana. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vilana Crete Selection grown?
Classic regions for Vilana Crete Selection include Crete, Heraklion and Peza.