Manousakis Winery
Nostos Organic Grenache Dry Red Wine 750ML
Manousakis Winery- Notos Organic Grenache- Dry Red Wine
Over the millennia the Lefka Ori Mountains of Western Crete have absorbed the quiet life cycle for thousands of the island’s native flora. When you walk these mountains in the spring it takes you on a sensory adventure filled with the scents of rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender, and chamomile. In the fall, they descend back to the soil and are absorbed and thus the quiet life cycle continues.
The winery is the realization of Ted Manousakis' dream. It began in 1984, when the hills around the village of Vatolakkos were still untouched by civilization and the wild herbs of Crete were abundant and fragrant. The philosophy at the Manousakis Winery is simple they believe in carefully and organically cultivating their vines to absorb this scent-filled terroir. This allows the flavors of the grapes combine with the herbs for an incomparable taste. Each bottle of their Wine captures the character of this island, and the slopes of the Lefka Ori.
Characteristics: Clear, medium to deep ruby color with rich, dense legs. Intense nose with aromas that emphasize the maturity: red fruit juices, chocolate and sweet spices, mainly vanilla. Dry in the mouth with volume and depth. Ripe and smooth tannins. Long finish with intense presence of ripe, red fruits.
Food pairing: This Grenache is best matched with roasted meats, meats served with red sauces, and pasta with meat and tomato sauces.
Variety: Grenache Rouge
Soil: Schist, sandy clay loamy, 320-380m (1050-1350ft) and 550-600m (1600-1950ft) in altitude Vineyard pruning and training: Goblet and Vertical Shoot Positioned, trained in double Cordon Royat
Harvest: August 15th to August 30th- Protected Geographical Indication Chania
Vinification: Classic red vinification in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions. A-fourteen-day maceration is followed by racking the wine into oak casks (3.000 and 4.000 litres) where malolactic fermentation takes place and it matures for 10 months.
Enjoy this wine with a grazing board full cheese, charcuterie, Greek olives, fig pie and bite-sized artisan delicacies.
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14% Alcohol Content
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