"Nostos" Assyrtiko, Manousakis
Staff Pick
Organic

"Nostos" Assyrtiko, Manousakis - 2023

750 mL
Item # 49440

A dry white made from the grape indigenous to nearby Santorini, this full-bodied white is full of citrus, salinity, and minerality. Fermented and aged on the lees for 4 months in stainless steel, this highlights the primary aromas of this beloved Mediterranean variety. Pair with Cretan-style sea urchin.
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Color
White
Vintage
2023
Country
Greece
Region
Southern
Sub-Region
Crete
Producer
Manousakis Winery
Grape Variety
Assyrtiko
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Production Methods

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

Staff Pick Notes

With winemaking dating back to the Bronze Age (5,000 BC with the Minoan civilization), it’s safe to say Crete is rich with viticultural history. With respect to this history, Ted Manousakis started his winery in 1993 after a business career in America. His homeland was calling, and he felt it was time to honor his Cretan heritage. Nostos in Greek means “yearning to come home”. Above the village of Vatolakkos in Western Crete, you will find the rolling hills where this Assyrtiko is planted. One of the greatest white grapes in the world, Assyrtiko possesses the crisp salinity & fresh citrus notes that pair perfectly with seafood, and with its full body, also loves grilled seafood such as octopus. These hills are also filled with herbs & wildflowers, which seem to lend their characteristics to this wine as well. A mediterranean masterpiece!

- ADM

More About This Wine

Assyrtiko

Pronounced "a SEER tee ko". This white varietal is native to Santorini and the other Aegean Islands. Used to make crisp dry wines similar in style to dry Riesling, it is often blended with other varietals - both indigenous and international - such as Sauvignon Blanc. This grape is also used to make the popular Greek dessert wine, Vinsanto.

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