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
See the top 100 best red wines of RethymnonWant to buy a red wine of Rethymnon cheap or sell a red wine of Rethymnon at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 quick beef and cheese yakitori, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or adapted vietnamese fondue.
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
- 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 cod rougail, fish and shrimp curry or vegan leek and tofu 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
- 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.49/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.36/5
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: Sauvignon blanc
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
Great pink wines of Rethymnon
See the top 100 best pink wines of RethymnonWant to buy a pink wine of Rethymnon cheap or sell a pink wine of Rethymnon at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, pumpkin parmentier hash or chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts.
The best vintages in pink wine of Rethymnon
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2018With 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: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
News from the vineyard of Rethymnon
The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley
Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of t ...
An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Serrières
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Serrières, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...