Everything About Vilana Grape
"vee-LAH-nah" 
Vilana Description
Origin: Greece
History: Vilana is a white Greek wine grape variety planted primarily in Crete. The grape is a difficult one to cultivate and produces delicate wines rarely seen outside Greece.
Appearance: Small to medium-sized, greenish-yellow berries forming compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Vilana is a vigorous vine that produces small bunches of tiny oval berries with a high skin-to-juice ratio. The grape ripens late and is well-suited to warm, dry climates. It is often grown on slopes facing the sea to benefit from additional reflected light, which enhances grape quality.
Food Pairing Vilana's crisp acidity and vibrant fruit flavors make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, such as grilled fish, shellfish, and ceviche. The wine's freshness also complements light salads, poultry dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine. Its zesty character makes it an excellent choice for pairing with dishes featuring citrus elements or herbal notes.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Light to medium-bodied with a crisp and refreshing profile, offering a clean and zesty palate. Typically vinified dry, highlighting its natural acidity and vibrant fruit flavors. As a white grape variety, Vilana wines have negligible tannin content, resulting in a smooth and approachable mouthfeel. Medium to high acidity, providing freshness and vibrancy to the wine, making it particularly suitable for warm climates. Moderate alcohol content, generally ranging from 11.5% to 13.5%, depending on the winemaking style and region.
Citrus 
Green apple 
Herbal 
Mineral Vilana wines are characterized by their fresh and zesty profile, with prominent notes of citrus fruits, such as lemon and lime, and green apple. Subtle herbal nuances and mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. The wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with medium to high acidity, leading to a clean and refreshing finish. These characteristics make Vilana wines particularly enjoyable in their youth.
Regions
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Greece
•Crete
Notable Wines and Producers
Vilana
•Alexakis Wines
•Domaine Zacharioudakis
•Charitakis Winery
Vilana FAQ
Greece
Vilana has a body level of 2 out of 5. Which means that Vilana is Moderate to Light bodied.
Vilana has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Vilana is Dry.
Greece
Vilana is grown in Greece (Crete).
Vilana wines are characterized by their fresh and zesty profile, with prominent notes of citrus fruits, such as lemon and lime, and green apple. Subtle herbal nuances and mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. The wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with medium to high acidity, leading to a clean and refreshing finish. These characteristics make Vilana wines particularly enjoyable in their youth.
Vilana's crisp acidity and vibrant fruit flavors make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, such as grilled fish, shellfish, and ceviche. The wine's freshness also complements light salads, poultry dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine. Its zesty character makes it an excellent choice for pairing with dishes featuring citrus elements or herbal notes.
Vilana wines are characterized by their fresh and zesty profile, with prominent notes of citrus fruits, such as lemon and lime, and green apple. Subtle herbal nuances and mineral undertones add complexity to the palate. The wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with medium to high acidity, leading to a clean and refreshing finish. These characteristics make Vilana wines particularly enjoyable in their youth.