Description
Grape Varieties: Syrah 40%, Grenache Rouge 40%, Mourvèdre 20%
Dry Red Wine. EU: Organic Wine US: Made with Organic Grapes
Manousakis Nostos Alexandra’s 2007 has a clear with dense ruby color and rich legs. Fruity aromas that are simultaneously dense and fresh. Aromas include strawberry, black cherry, mulberry, some notes of tobacco and spices. Full and dry mouth with smooth tannins and again, fresh fruit. It has a long and clean finish that accentuates the spices present.
Food Pairing: Nostos Alexandra’s 2007 is best served with roasted meats and casseroles.
Aging: 9 to 11 years.
Vineyard pruning and training:
Syrah: Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat.
Mourvèdre: Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat.
Grenache Rouge: Goblet and Vertical Shoot Position, trained in double cordon Royat.
Harvest: Each variety is harvested separately from August 15th to September 10th.
Vinification: The red varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, are vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks. Syrah is being vinified in oak casks, whereas Mourvèdre and Grenache in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts from 12-25 days depending on the variety. After maceration is complete, Manousakis Nostos Alexandra’s 2007 is racked into oak barrels (75% French oak, 25% US oak) where malolactic fermentation takes place and it matures for 10 months. All barrels are bought new and are replaced every 4 years.
Soil: Schist, sandy clay loamy, 320-380m (1050-1350ft) and 550-600m (1600-1950ft) in altitude
Wine analysis: Alc. %: 14.00, pH: 3.84, Total Acidity: 5.70 g/l
