The 30-year-old “Pirovolikes" vineyard is planted with the grape variety Vilana and is still traditionally pruned as a bush vine. Regarded as one of Heraklion's most privileged vineyards, it is situated at 650m altitude on a rocky, southeast-facing slope. The resulting wine is of high concentration and aromatic complexity.
The 30-year-old “Pirovolikes" vineyard is planted with the grape variety Vilana and is still traditionally pruned as a bush vine. Regarded as one of Heraklion's most privileged vineyards, it is situated at 650m altitude on a rocky, southeast-facing slope. The resulting wine is of high concentration and aromatic complexity.
Vassilis Topsis has been our partner since 2013. A year that was also marked as Vilana Pirovolikes’ first vintage launch.
| Alcohol | Acidity | pH | Res. Sugar | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.35% | 6.67g/lt | 3.22 | 1.75g/lt | Vilana 100% |
Pale yellow colour. Aromas of saline and citrus blossom, along with some wet earth notes and slate, combined with nice spice from the oak. Full mouthfeel with crispy acidity, marked by a long fruity and lightly mineral finish.
Pair with fish and seafood, as well as meat with white sauces or greens, like goat with spiny chicory or hare with vine shoots. Serve at 10 °C-12 °C.
Check out matching recipesPale yellow colour. Aromas of saline and citrus blossom, along with some wet earth notes and slate, combined with nice spice from the oak. Full mouthfeel with crispy acidity, marked by a long fruity and lightly mineral finish.
Pair with fish and seafood, as well as meat with white sauces or greens, like goat with spiny chicory or hare with vine shoots. Serve at 10 °C-12 °C.
Check out top matching recipesThe "Pirovolikes" vineyard is located between the villages of Panorama and Amourgelles, in the municipality of Minoa Pediados, Heraklion Prefecture. Despite its mountainous character, the area is particularly fertile, with extensive cultivation of horticultural crops, vines and olive trees. The Amourgelles Dam, which was built a few years ago, has considerably contributed to this.
Apart from the Dam which has evolved into an important wetland, visitors may also explore the area’s past that goes back to the Byzantine times. The ruined Byzantine settlement of Kamares is worth a visit and so are the churches in Amourgelles village that have been preserved since the Venetian rule.
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