2023 Paterianakis Vidiano, Crete, P.G.I., Greece

Bright straw yellow with green highlights, this Vidiano reveals expressive aromas of apricot, peach, honeycomb, and chamomile layered with subtle citrus and herbal notes. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, balancing ripe stone fruit with refreshing acidity and gentle mineral tension. Textured and elegant, the wine finishes long and smooth with lingering orchard fruit and delicate Mediterranean herbal tones. The estate is led by sisters Emmanouela and Niki Paterianaki, the third generation of their family to cultivate vineyards in the Peza region of central Crete. Emmanouela serves as the winery’s chief oenologist and director, having studied oenology and beverage technology before returning home to guide the estate’s organic winemaking program. Her sister Niki, a chemical engineer, manages laboratory operations and hospitality. Founded by their father in 1988, Domaine Paterianakis has become one of Crete’s pioneering organic wineries, dedicated to reviving and showcasing indigenous Cre