Kidonitsa is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Peloponnese, Greece.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for quince, citrus, pear, apple, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Peloponnese.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Kydonitsa.
At the table it suits seafood, poultry, salads and light vegetarian dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Kydonitsa.
Bottles to look for.
- Acra Kidonitsa, Peloponnese, Greece
- Aslanis Family Winery Kidonitsa, Macedonia, Greece
- Bairaktaris 'Rarus K' Kidonitsa, Peloponnese, Greece
- Domaine Ligas Kydonitsa Barrique, Pella, Greece
- Domaine Nikolaou Kydonitsa, Nemea, Greece
- Estate Constantin Gofas 'Mepanyxta' Kidonitsa, Peloponnese, Greece
- Estate Constantin Gofas Orange Kidonitsa, Peloponnese, Greece
- Ieropoulos Family Winery Kydonitsa, Peloponnese, Greece
Kidonitsa: common questions
01.What does Kidonitsa taste like?+
02.Where is Kidonitsa from?+
03.Where is Kidonitsa grown?+
04.What food pairs with Kidonitsa?+
05.What else is Kidonitsa called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Greece.