Oenops is a project from young winemaker Nikos Karatzas. Having worked at some of Greeces largest wineries he switched his focus to his own project, and Oenops was born in 2015. Nikos doesnt own vineyards or make wines from one place, rather for Oenops Nikos travels the country to find the best parcels he can from old Greek varieties.
This Vidiano comes from parcels in Heraklion, Crete and is aged one third in clay amphora, one third in stainless steel, and one third in large old oak barrels. These different ageing components all bring something to the blend and create a brilliantly complex wine.
The wine has a complex nose of citrus with hints of white flowers and herbs with a mineral accent. It is creamy and layered on the palate, with flavours of stone fruits, lime, and spices. Its lively acidity provides freshness to the wine and a long mineral finish.