Manousakis Winery
MRS Dry Red Wine 750ML
Manousakis Winery-MRS 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 of MRS:
Dry red wine with aromas of black berries, cranberry and some nutty character. Medium bodied wine with gentle acidity, rounded tannin's, and lots of ripe dark berries with some vanilla notes. To be consumed fresh!
Food Pairing: Roasted red meats, slow cooked lamb or goat, or even a nice charcuterie plate.
Vinification: Romeiko: Ferments in stainless steel tanks in controlled temperature at 25 οC. Maceration takes place for approximately 7 days. After that, fermentation will continue in used barrels, where the wine will mature for 6 months Syrah: Ferments in stainless steel tanks in controlled temperature at 25 οC. Maceration takes place for approximately 12 days. After that, ageing continues is stainless steel tanks for 12 months
Variety: Romeiko 30%, Syrah 70%
Soil: Romeiko: Deep, clay loamy, calcareous soil 200 to 280 meters (620 to 920 feet) altitude Syrah: Schist, sandy clay loamy, 320-380m (1050-1350ft) and 550-600m (1600-1950ft) in altitude
Enjoy this wine with a grazing board full cheese, charcuterie, Greek olives, fig pie and bite-sized artisan delicacies.
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750ml
14% Alcohol Content
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