The Winery Massandra (Массандра) of Crimea | Winedexer

Winery Massandra (Массандра)
The winery offers 174 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Crimea.
It is located in Crimea

The Winery Massandra (Массандра) is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 174 wines for sale in of Crimea to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines

Looking for the best Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines in Crimea among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of thai beef curry, traditional lamb couscous (from algeria) or lamb kebab.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.51/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра).

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Saperavi
  • Aleatico
  • Bastardo Magarachsky
  • Merlot
  • Kefessiya

Discovering the wine region of Crimea

Historic Black Sea wine peninsula with centuries-old imperial tradition. Recognised speciality: Iberian-style fortified and sweet wines (Massandra, founded by Nicholas II in 1894), with signature notes of dried fruit, candied apricot, honey, walnut and caramel, exceptional long cellaring. Also dense Cabernet Sauvignon and deep Saperavi reds with black fruit, lively Aligoté whites, mineral Riesling and native Kokur. Identity grapes: Ekim Kara, Kefessia.

Temperate climate.

The top white wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of lobster tail armorican style, tiramisu (original recipe) or quebec style barbecued salmon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

On the nose the white wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра). often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 1894With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.85/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра).

  • Kokur Bely
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Aligoté
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef in white wine, irish stew with beer or crab matoutou.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра). often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or oak.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 1894With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.84/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра).

  • Rkatsiteli
  • Kokur Bely
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Albillo

The word of the wine: Game

A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 2019With an average score of 2.93/5
  • 2018With an average score of 2.79/5
  • 0With an average score of 2.69/5

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, couscous chicken and merguez or mutton stew with potatoes and garlic.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра). often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, earth or black fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 2003With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 1967With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра).

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Kokur Bely
  • Muscatel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Aligoté
  • Moscato

The word of the wine: Pressing

Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).

The top pink wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

How Winery Massandra (Массандра) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of lamb tagine with prunes or yoghurt cake.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра)

  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Massandra (Массандра).

  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Muscatel

Intensely perfumed aromatic whites with a pale golden robe, showing powerful signature aromas of muscat, rose, white flowers, fresh grape and exotic fruits. Prized for sweet wines, fortified muscats (Moscatel de Setúbal, Málaga) and aromatic table grapes. Grown in Spain (Málaga, Levant), Portugal, Italy and the Maghreb. The Anglo-Saxon and Iberian name for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, a historic aromatic variety.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Massandra (Массандра)

Planning a wine route in the of Crimea? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Massandra (Массандра).

Discover the grape variety: Aligoté

Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.