Idaia Winery Vidiano 2023

Daniel Torres - Expected more for the money

6/10

It's fine, don't get me wrong. Pleasant enough to drink and the fruit is nice, but at £19.95 I've had bottles that impressed me more. The finish is good and it opens up after a bit, but first impression was just okay.

Jake Morrison - Solid but not cheap

7/10

Got this for a dinner party and it went down well with everyone. Nice balanced red with good fruit and a clean finish that doesn't hang around too long. At nearly £20 though I'd want it on offer before I restocked — there's decent competition at that price.

Nia Okafor - My new favourite

9/10

Okay I might be going overboard but I absolutely loved this. The smell alone is worth it — so much going on in the glass. Rich and fruity but not heavy, and the finish just lingers perfectly. Bought it for my birthday and I'm already ordering more.

Camila Ortiz - Bought on holiday, no regrets

8/10

Tried this at a restaurant in Crete and tracked down a bottle back home. It's got this really expressive nose that hits you straight away — genuinely interesting rather than just generic red wine. Layers keep coming as it sits in the glass. Great with lamb chops.

Priya Sharma - Really nice Greek find

8/10

Picked this up after seeing Vidiano recommended on a wine forum and I'm glad I did. Really aromatic when you pour it, proper fruity smell that makes you want to dive in. Good depth to it and doesn't taste boozy at all despite being 14%. Would definitely buy again.

Celeste Moreno - Wine shop guy nailed it

7/10

Asked for something a bit different and the guy in the shop pointed me to this Idaia Vidiano. Not a grape I'd heard of before but it's got real character. Nice acidity, good structure, and it kept getting better as the evening went on. Poured it with a pasta bake and it worked perfectly.