The Lyrarakis Vidiano is a dry white wine made from 100% Vidiano grapes grown in the Heraklion area of central Crete. Pale yellow in colour this Vidiano displays aromas of apricot and citrus with hints of blooming herbs. The palate is velvety and full of texture with a strong presence of ripe fruit and minerality to finish.
Established in 1966, Domaine Lyrarakis is to be found in the mountainous commune of Alagni (440 metres above sea-level), south of the city of Heraklion, in Crete. The well-preserved 14th-century stone-presses in the fields around the winery are testament to the...
It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 grape varieties in present commercial production, yet this probably includes the same grapes under other names. With the increase of DNA fingerprinting it is thought that the real number might come down closer to 5,000.
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