Winery ManousakisNostos Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mourvèdre and the Roussanne.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Nostos Blend of the Winery Manousakis is in the top 10 of wines of Crete.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Nostos Blend of Winery Manousakis in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Nostos Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Nostos Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Nostos Blend
The Nostos Blend of Winery Manousakis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or thai green curry.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nostos Blend from Winery Manousakis are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Manousakis
The Winery Manousakis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crete
The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
