COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Rouge
PRODUCER
Manousakis Winery
REGION
Crete
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nostos Alexandra's 2018 is a red wine from Crete, Greece, produced by Manousakis Winery. The wine is named in honor of Alexandra Manousakis, the daughter of founder Ted Manousakis, representing her return to Greece and her father's aspirations. Manousakis Winery, established in 1993, is dedicated to organic viticulture and the celebration of Cretan terroir. This wine is considered a more accessible expression of the estate's style, drawing inspiration from Rhône blends.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Alexandra Manousakis, daughter of the founder.
Fact 02
A 'mini-Nostos,' offering an easier-drinking experience than the flagship wine.
Fact 03
Crafted with organic farming practices.
Fact 04
Features a classic Rhône blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Nostos Alexandra's 2018 undergoes classic red vinification, with each grape variety (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Rouge) fermented separately in open stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Maceration lasts between 12 and 25 days. Syrah is vinified in oak casks, while Mourvèdre and Grenache are vinified in stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 10 months in French (75%) and American oak barrels (25%), with malolactic fermentation occurring during this period. Barrels are replaced every four years.
