Idaia Vidiano

Pale straw in colour. The bouquet shows delicate aromatic characters of ripe pear, stone fruits and melon, lead to a refreshing acidity which balances the rich and charming palate. Exceptionally creamy, balanced, with refreshing mineral notes. Impressively aromatic on the finish.

Idaia is the first name of ancient Crete. This was the name of the mother of the ten Kouretes. Her husband Zeus, was the king of Crete. Zeus wanted to honour his wife, therefore he named the whole island 'Idaia'. The company’s trademark is the daisy (Rodakas) with eight leaves which comes from the Faistos’ plate. The ancient Greeks used to believe that symbolizes the Sirius star. That emblem is often found in ancient Greek findings. It is located in Venerato, a charming village in the heart of the vineyards at the Malevizi district. It is a part of the appellation Dafnes area. Venerato is situated in one of the lowest hills of Psiloritis mountain. They share this love for wine, while promoting indigenous Cretan varieties because that is their first priority. Their main vision is to put a small stone with hard work and respect for Cretan wine, as they connect their lives with this value. Moreover, the care of the vineyards throughout time, aims to highlight the Cretan varieties and personality which give a unique identity to their wines.