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Our philosophy at the Manousakis Winery is just as simple.
We believe in carefully and organically cultivating our vines
to absorb this scent-filled terroir.
Over the millennia the Lefka Ori Mountains of Western Crete have absorbed the quiet lifecycle for thousands of the island’s native flora.
Walking these mountains in the spring is a sensory adventure filled with the scents of rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender, and chamomile. In the fall, they descend back to the soil and are absorbed. The quiet lifecycle continues.
Our philosophy at the Manousakis Winery is just as simple. We believe in carefully and organically cultivating our vines to absorb this scent-filled terroir. The flavors of the grapes combine with the herbs for a truly unique taste. Each bottle of Nostos captures the character of this verdant island, and the slopes of the Lefka Ori.
The Manousakis Winery is the culmination of one man, its founder Theodore Manousakis. Ted, as he is more commonly called, was born in the village of Vatolakkos in 1943. He left his village eleven years later, into an unknown future.
America: The Promised Land. For an enterprising young man, the possibilities were endless. After university, Ted was successful in a number of business endeavors including industrial security, real estate development, and hospitality. But success came at a price: the near loss of his Cretan heritage.
The Return: Nostos is the yearning to come home. It propelled Ted to the land of his birth, and on a higher level than mere visitor. He wanted to give something back to the island that he loved. Wine was a way of life in the village and a memory from his boyhood. There was no better way to pay homage to those traditions and it brought people together to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Soil, sun, weather conditions and yearning converged to perfection. The Manousakis Winery was born and the first vineyards planted in 1993.
The Wines

2 Mazi 2014
Dry Red Wine
Two Cretan wineries and two local grapes unite to produce a wine as a joint effort (2 Mazi means “2 together” in Greek) – and all that for a very noble cause: to support the efforts of a well-known Greek charity organisation that’s dedicated to Rehabilitation for The Disabled. The wine’s nose is vibrant and intense, with notes of sweet fruit and liquorice, while the palate is smooth and well balanced. Enjoy with a selection of cheeses and cold cuts.
(Ted Lelekas, January 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Mandilari, Romeiko
ALC: 13.5% abv

Nostos Alexandra’s 2014
Dry Red Wine
When a winemaker or winery owner names a wine after his daughter, he usually has a good reason. This wine is named after Alexandra Manousakis, who now runs the Estate with her husband, and is as gentle and pleasant as she is. Dark fruit aromas with hints of cocoa and spicy meat prevail in the nose, while the palate is silky, with good balance and length. This is a good wine to pair with lamb dishes, ideally in spicy sauces inspired by ethnic cuisines.
(Ted Lelekas, January 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache Rouge
ALC: 14.5% abv

Nostos Grenache 2014
Dry Red Wine
This is officially one of the best Grenache wines in the world, as its previous vintage was awarded a silver medal in the Grenaches du Monde completion, last year, in Spain. The 2014 boasts a typical spicy nose with unusually meaty nuances, while the palate is very intense, with lots of different levels and a savory aftertaste. This is a challenge to pair, but would go perfectly with serious poultry (e.g. guinea fowl, duck) or small game.
(Ted Lelekas, January 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
100% Grenache
ALC: 14.5% abv

Nostos Blend 2013
Dry Red Wine
Nostos Blend is a popular best-seller ever since it came on the market, and this is no surprise. Crete’s answer to a “modern Chateauneuf-du-Pape” is a very well made, rich red wine that oozes fruits and sweet spices in the nose, while on the palate it’s beautifully full yet round, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering aftertaste. It’s organic, unfiltered and definitely destined to accompany strong red meat (game, lamb, goat) recipes.
(Ted Lelekas, January 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Syrah, Mouvedre, Grenache Rouge, Roussanne
ALC: 14.5% abv

Nostos Syrah 2014
Dry Red Wine
For quite a few years now, the Domaine Manousakis team has been producing one of the top Syrah reds in Greece, and one which has a growing, loyal following. This is a powerful red, with a beautiful nose full of oriental spices and wild herbs of the Mediterranean countryside, while the palate is muscular, with dense tannins and excellent length. This wine screams for big game, buffalo steaks or wild goat, various, rich recipes.
(Ted Lelekas, January 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
100% Syrah
ALC: 15% abv
White Wines
NOSTOS ROUSSANNE
GRAPE/BLEND: ROUSSANNE
ALC: 14.50% abv
NOSTOS VIDIANO
GRAPE/BLEND: VIDIANO
ALC: 14.50% abv
NOSTOS MUSCAT OF SPINAS
GRAPE/BLEND: MUSCAT OF SPINA
ALC: 13% abv
2MAZI WHITE
GRAPE/BLEND: ROUSSANNE 30%, BILANA 70%
ALC: 14% abv
Red Wines
NOSTOS BLEND
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH 38%, MOURVEDRE 33%, GRENACHE 25%, ROUSSANNE 4%
ALC: 14.50% abv
NOSTOS SYRAH
PGI CHANIA
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH
ALC: 15% abv
NOSTOS ALEXANDRA’S
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH 40%, MOURVEDRE 40%, GRENACHE 20%
ALC: 14.50% abv
NOSTOS GRENACHE
PGI CHANIA
GRAPE/BLEND: GRENACHE
ALC: 14.50% abv
NOSTOS MOURVEDRE
GRAPE/BLEND: MOURVEDRE
ALC: 14.50% abv
2MAZI RED
GRAPE/BLEND: ROMEIKO 50%, MANDILARI 50%
ALC: 13.50% abv
Rosé Wines
NOSTOS PINK
PGI CHANIA
GRAPE/BLEND: GRENACHE 50%, SYRAH 50%
ALC: 14% abv
2MAZI ROZE
GRAPE/BLEND: ROMEIKO 50%, MANDILARI 50%
ALC: 13.50% abv
Awards
Nostos Grenache
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Grenache | 2013 | Grenaches du Monde | Silver | 2016 |
Nostos Grenache | 2010 | Greek Wine Awards | Gold | 2014 |
Nostos Grenache | 2009 | Greek Wine Awards | Gold | 2013 |
Nostos Roussanne
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Roussanne | 2012 | Greek Wine Awards | Silver | 2014 |
Nostos Pink
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Pink | 2013 | Greek Wine Awards | Top Gold | 2014 |
Nostos Syrah
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Syrah | 2012 | Valdens Viner awards | Gold: Best Greek Wine | 2015 |
Nostos Syrah | 2010 | Greek Wine Awards | Gold | 2014 |
Nostos Syrah | 2008 | Greek Wine Awards | Grosses Gold | 2013 |
Nostos Alexandra’s
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Alexandra’s | 2010 | Greek Wine Awards | Silver | 2013 |
Nostos Blend
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nostos Alexandra’s | 2007 | Greek Wine Awards | Gold | 2013 |
Distributors
Austria
Vinothek Fohringer
tel: +43 2713 2029
fax: +43 2713 202920
office@fohringer.at
Sweden
O.Wines & Spirits AB
tel.: +46 70 341 88 04
info@owines.se
www.owines.se
Cyprus
Vino Cultura Wine Boutique
tel.: +357 226 76707
fax: +357 226 76707
info@vinocultura.net
www.vinocultura.net
Italy
Ellenika’ S.R.L.
tel.: +39 328 985 3210
info@ellenika.it
www.ellenika.it
Holland
Martin Van Der Heiden
Operastraat 1
Barendrecht
tel.: +33 6531 24446
info@grieksewijnen.com
www.grieksewijnen.com
Switzerland
Torkel Hellas Weine Gross
tel.: +41 55 640 7851
gross-gl@bluewin.ch
Dionysos Imports
www.dionysosimports.com
Manassas, VA. 20109
tel.: +1 (703) 392-7073
fax: +1 (703) 392-7075
info@dionysosimports.com
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Manousakis Winery
P.C. 73005
T: 0030 28210 78787
F: 0030 28210 78788
Website: www.manousakiswinery.com