{"product_id":"oenops-vindiano","title":"Oenops Vindiano","description":"\u003ch6\u003eA mountain-grown Cretan white of remarkable depth, balancing ripe stone fruit and pithy citrus with a cool, mineral backbone.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Vidiano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextured, Dry, White, Complex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeraklion, Crete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.4687%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan, Unfiltered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pours a bright lemon-gold with subtle green highlights. The nose opens with clean, expressive aromas of ripe yellow peach, white blossom, and freshly grated lime zest, underpinned by wild Mediterranean herbs and a gentle, stony salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured, rounded, and wonderfully layered. Vidiano often draws comparisons to white Rhône varieties for its generous mouthfeel, but high-altitude Cretan terroir ensures vibrant, mouth-watering acidity runs right through the core. You get ripe orchard fruit, pithy grapefruit, and a touch of white pepper, finishing long, savoury, and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has enough weight and grip to stand up to robust cooking without feeling heavy. It is cracking alongside whole grilled sea bass with lemon and oregano, pan-fried scallops in garlic butter, roast chicken with herbs, or a creamy wild mushroom risotto. It also pairs effortlessly with crumbly sheep’s milk cheeses like traditional Greek Graviera or a mature Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOenops Wines was established in 2015 by Nikos Karatzas in Drama, Northern Greece. Rather than buying up vast swathes of land, Nikos set out with an artisan mindset: travel the country, track down exceptional old-vine plots farmed by passionate local growers, and bring the fruit back to his purpose-built winery to craft honest, character-filled, single-varietal wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating under his renowned \"DOTS\" range—instantly recognisable by the clever pointillist label—Nikos focuses on championing indigenous Greek varieties that have often been overlooked by mainstream markets. His approach is rooted in minimal intervention, patience, and absolute respect for raw fruit, producing benchmark bottles that speak purely of where they were grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit for this bottling comes from old Vidiano bush vines planted over 30 years ago in the rugged, mountainous hills of Heraklion, Crete. Sitting at altitudes of around 600 metres above sea level, the vineyards benefit from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. Blistering daytime sun builds deep flavour concentration, while chilly Cretan mountain nights lock in crisp, natural acidity. The vines are tended with sustainable, ecological farming practices and kept to naturally low yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand. After an initial chill to 5°C, the whole bunches are gently pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation using indigenous wild yeasts. Nikos employs a thoughtful mix of vessels—clay amphorae, concrete eggs, large 600-litre neutral oak casks, and stainless steel tanks—vinifying multiple distinct parcels separately to build complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matures on its fine lees for six to nine months primarily in amphora and concrete, with only a small portion resting in seasoned wood to protect the purity of the fruit. It is assembled and bottled unfiltered to retain its full texture, vibrancy, and natural poise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hallgarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314125578613,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3537\/2571\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0bc1bacd-47d8-41ac-9653-2b4dc05421ea.jpg?v=1782402581","url":"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/products\/oenops-vindiano","provider":"Aitken's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}