Top 100 wines of Crete - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Crete as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Crete and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
Volcanic soils.
Discover the grape variety: Moscato
Sweet, lightly sparkling aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with intense signature aromas of muscat, rose, orange blossom, white peach, candied citrus, honey, sage and explosive muscat notes. Low alcohol, indulgent profile. Absolute star of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG in Piedmont. Italian name for the muscat family (Moscato Bianco = muscat blanc à petits grains), Piedmontese signature.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Crete
wines from the region of Crete go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, rabbit with mustard and tomatoes or lamb shoulder confit.
