Grape | 55% Moschomavro, 45% Limnio |
Style | Dry, Red, Light/Medium Bodied, Red Fruit, Spice, Complex, Structured, Lees Ageing, Balanced |
Country | Greece |
Region | Drama |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 12.5% |
Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
Expertly crafted, Manolesakis Estate'Exis' Red from the Drama region of Greece showcases a complex blend of gooseberry, blueberry, cherry, plum, raspberry and cranberry, and a hint of spice, resulting in a velvety smooth palate and fresh, elegant finish. This light to medium bodied wine pairs perfectly with veal, traditional red meat dishes, wild mushrooms, appetisers, and aged cheeses. Enjoy at 12-14°C for a refreshing summer red.
Critic Review
Decanter World Wine Awards: 95Pts Gold Medal (2023 vintage)
"Bursting with wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant with a gorgeous lift of dried roses. Soft and billowing with a vivacious acidity and long, juicy finish."
Decanter Panel for DWWA 2024
JancisRobinson.com: 16Pts (2022 vintage)
"Mid cherry red. A touch of smoky reduction here. Sweet cherry and vibrant, fresh red fruit. Some strawberry on the palate and super-drinkable. A wine for today's growing preference for light, fresh and unoaked. Lots of easy, pure, fresh pleasure. With a surprisingly long finish."
Julia Harding MW
About the Producer
Stavros Manolesakis and his father George Manolesakis started creating their own vineyards in 1989, planting Greek varieties alongside international varieties. Embracing the philosophies of culture, love and a passion for winemaking, it prompted them to establish their own wine company: Manolesakis Estate in 1999. Keen to experiment and break winemaking boundaries, they have equipped the winery with the latest technological machinery, in order to produce the best results.
Vineyard and Winery
This wine is a blend of two indigenous varieties: Limnio, which produces full bodied wines, with a relatively high alcohol content and a distinctive herbal character of bay leaves; and Moschomavro which produces fresh wines, with noticeable acidity, soft tannins and aromas redolent of ripe red fruit, grapes and cloves. The vineyard is located in Drama, where the microclimate has been considered the perfect spot for grape cultivation since ancient times. Situated at an altitude of 200 to 300 metres above sea level, the vines are cultivated in the traditional way and are planted in linear rows. The soil has a high clay content, which retains moisture during the warm, dry summers to nourish the vines.
The grapes were carefully selected and only those which had reached perfect maturity levels were used in this blend. Fermentation took place under controlled temperatures to obtain maximum aromatic character and smooth tannins. The wine was matured on its fine lees for a period of two months, to enhance the volume and body in the resulting wine. Blending took place prior to bottling.
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