The best wines of Rethymnon
Discover the best wines of Rethymnon of Crete as well as the best winemakers of Rethymnon and estates of Rethymnon to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rethymnon and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Rethymnon by region
Looking for a good wine of Rethymnon of Crete among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rethymnon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rethymnon with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Rethymnon
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rethymnon
Red wines from the region of Rethymnon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, lamb tagine with figs or duck breast with honey.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rethymnon
On the nose the red wine of the region of Rethymnon. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
The best vintages in red wine of Rethymnon
- 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
- 0With an average score of 3.50/5
- 1997With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.10/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rethymnon
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rethymnon
A wine route planned in the region of Rethymnon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Rethymnon.
- Winery Klados Rethymnon
Discovering the wine region of Rethymnon
The wine region of Rethymnon is located in the region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Malihin Chryssos or the Domaine Klados produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rethymnon are Vidiano, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rethymnon often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or microbio.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Rethymnon, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rethymnon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Great white wines of Rethymnon
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rethymnon
White wines from the region of Rethymnon go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of papillotes of mackerel, marinated mussels with maroilles or ham and comté quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rethymnon
On the nose the white wine of the region of Rethymnon. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
The best vintages in white wine of Rethymnon
- 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.72/5
- 1997With an average score of 3.70/5
- 0With an average score of 3.55/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.49/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rethymnon
- Vidiano
- Sauvignon Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rethymnon
A wine route planned in the region of Rethymnon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Rethymnon.
- Winery Klados Rethymnon
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Great pink wines of Rethymnon
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rethymnon
Pink wines from the region of Rethymnon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or stuffed round zucchini.
The best vintages in pink wine of Rethymnon
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
- 0With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rethymnon
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Kotsifali
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rethymnon
A wine route planned in the region of Rethymnon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Rethymnon.
- Winery Klados Rethymnon
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.