Aidani is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Santorini, Greece.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, pear, herbaceous notes, floral and mineral.
The regions that matter for it are Santorini and Rhodes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, robust vigour and a preference for warm, dry.
It blends readily with Assyrtiko and Athiri.
Watch for the synonyms: Adani, Aedani, Aidani Aspro and Aspraidano.
At the table it suits fried zucchini, grilled white fish with lemon and vietnamese noodle salad with cilantro and chili.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Adani, Aedani, Aidani Aspro, Aspraidano, Moschaidano.
Bottles to look for.
- Artemis Karamolegos 'Aidani' PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
- Domaine Sigalas Aidani PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
- Estate Argyros Aidani, Santorini, Greece
- Hatzidakis Aidani, Santorini, Greece
- Volcan Wines Koutsoyannopoulos Winery Aidani, Santorini, Greece
Aidani: common questions
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04.What food pairs with Aidani?+
05.What else is Aidani called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.