MOINOTERRA : CREATING MODERN WINE HISTORY
In the place where Cretan wine history began, in Archanes we found
the lost thread of the wine's history, and we bring it
to today:
• With respect to nature
• With innovative actions from the root to the bottle
• By partnering with people of valuable experience, knowledge and passion
• With the ambition to complement the wine mosaic of Crete with high-quality wines
With respect to our roots, vision and knowledge, we aim
to create unique wines.
– Nikos Stathoglou
KOTSIFALI 60% – MANDILARI 40%
The grapes arise from a single vineyard single wineyard, which is located in the property Head south of Archanes, at an altitude of 650 meters, in an area that the vineyard is cultivated for 4,000 years. The vineyard is dry and 22 years old with very low yield per hectare. The terrain is rocky with a light gradient.
Vinification: The harvest took place on September 12-14, 2024, followed by separate classic red vinification of the two varieties. Extensive extraction was carried out, with pigeage in the early stages and delestage in the third and most delicate phase of extraction. Only the free-run juice was vinified at a controlled variable temperature depending on the stage of vinification.
Ageing potential: From the first winemakings these years, we understand that the wine can evolve pleasantly for the next 5 years.
Tasting notes: Delicate wine, characterized by delicacy both aromatically and in taste, while the aftertaste leaves a velvety impression. Aromas of cherry and sour cherry, mouth soft without corners medium intensity, very pleasant secondary fruit aroma in the mid-palate. Freshness but also strength found in Central European wines such as Burgundy Pinot Noir. It would be an ideal partner in tuna dishes, cuts of meat and veal tartare.
Total Acidity : 5,5 gr/lt – Ph 3,62
Alc. 13% vol
MANTILARI 40% – KOTSIFALI 30% – MOSCHATO SPINAS 30%
A cool summer blend of Kotsifali, Mantilari and Moschato Spinas from selected vineyards of the Archana area. The grapes that were vinified come from soils of medium mechanical composition of two main types: Sandy clay and Clay loam. A modern and elegant wine in the color palette of the wines of Provence with a floral nose and a rich fatty body.
The coexistence of fine varieties that act as a balance, Mantilari 40%, Kotsifali 30% and Moschato Spinas 30% give us a special taste, aroma and color.
Rosé 𝐌𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 2024 is characterized by a delicate fine body, and invites us to an unprecedented charming waltz scents!
Our roots are our inspiration.
Total Acidity : 5,6 gr/lt – Ph 3,23
Alc. 13% vol
VILANA 100%
The grapes come from two special vineyards, one of which is located at the foot of Mount Juktas 700 meters from the archaeological site of Vathypetro. The vines are dry-growing with a production of just 600 kilos per hectare.
Vinification: The harvest for the year 2024 took place on August 22-23, while for the year 2023 it took place on September 9-10 and was followed by classic white vinification with pre-fermentation cryoextraction. Only the free-run juice was vinified at a controlled temperature in a stainless steel tank. Autolysis of the yeasts took place inside the tank, where the wine remained for about six months.
Ageing potential: We believe that the wine will evolve exceptionally for a long time.
Tasting notes: Gastronomic white wine. Lemon notes with mineral elements and continuous evolution in the glass with structure and volume. Unique taste that cannot be identified with any other variety. Raw preparations with fish, shellfish, Japanese and Nikkei cuisine are ideal matches. Recommended temperature: 13ο C
Total Acidity : 6,12 gr/lt – Ph 3,12
Alc. 13,5% vol
MOSCHATO SPINAS
Two unique vineyards in the Archanes zone with clayey soils sloping to drain well and which are cultivated by two Archanes winegrowers with great care and passion. These vineyards have the possibility of controlled irrigation when and if required.
Vineyard in the Place of a Windmill
Coordinates: 35.21579232405628, 25.15240182000024
Elevation: 600
Vineyard in Place of Chosta
Coordinates: 35.22652647044981, 25.146226633674477
Elevation: 470m
Vinification: The 2024 harvest began traditionally with Muscat Spinas, which is the first variety to ripen on August 3. This was followed by classic white vinification with pre-fermentation cryoextraction. Only the free-run juice was vinified at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting notes: Nose with a strongly floral characteristics , subtle notes of evening primrose. Unexpectedly full-mouthed, being a Muscat, with freshness and mild acidity, sense of unripe melon and wild oregano.
Total Acidity : 6,7 gr/lt – Ph 3,21
Alc. 13% vol
ASYRTIKO 100%
Moinoterra’s philosophy is to cultivate only the native varieties of Crete, but we couldn’t resist the challenge of working with the top Greek variety coming from the unique terroir of Archanes . It is a single wine yard wine from terroir “Prokopis” north of Juchta, the mountain that delimits the PDO zone of Archanes.
Coordinates of "Prokopi" Vineyard
35.24272222809628, 25.129327562846026
Vinification: Whole grape pressing, fermentation at higher temperatures of 16-18 C. Aging for 8 months on lees, a portion of the wine was vinified in 350lt oak barrels and improved the complexity of the wine.
Ageing potential: We believe that reductive aging in the bottle is particularly helpful in the wine development. You can enjoy it for the next five years
Tasting notes: Hints of minerality, lemon and citrus on the nose. An extremely lively palate of aroma that revolves around the classic acidity of Assyrtiko with a bit of freshness. A vinification full of clarity and purity that includes the fantastic lemony dimension of the variety.
Total Acidity : 7 gr/lt – Ph 3,15
Alc. 13,5% vol
THE NAME
Μoinoterra: Means the land of Minos ( King of ancient Knossos and Moinoan civilization, which contains the oino(wine). The typology of Moinoterra name & symbol in the name of our company, is intended to highlight the fact that the wine was an integral part of Minoan Crete. Part of which we ourselves are today. The font of our logo, is modern and simple in order initially to put the winery chronologically to today, and then to co-exist harmoniously with the name.
Symbol: We created a unique, timeless monogram symbol that represents the initial letter “M” of the winery's name. The design is based on the morphology of the typographic characters of the linear script B, studying the characteristics of various characters of this script, we made the necessary interventions while respecting the particular typology. The four dots, in addition to their synthetic value, give a sense of curvature which we find as a reference to the ancient vessels of the region. They also symbolize 4000 years of uninterrupted viticulture.
A breath away from Knossos and south of Heraklion, in the shadow of the sacred mountain of Giouchta, in a gentle relief of hills, are the great Minoan vineyards. Here, people have been involved with the vine since forever. And we, from here, pick up the thread again and bring it to today with the aim of producing wines that express their place of origin.
South of Archanes at a distance of 4 kilometers and at an altitude of 555 meters, the archaeologist Spyros Marinatos excavated in 1949 a Minoan farmhouse-mansion from the 16th century BC. This excavation documents the production of wine and olive oil in the Archanon area for 3,700 years.
Very important findings, including an olive press in the west side, large jars and a one of a kind “wine press wine”, which is still in place in the south wing of the cottage.
The vineyards of the PDO Archanes zone are located at an altitude of 400-600 meters. The viticulturist is the one who will give the balance to the vineyard, so that the specific terroir is best expressed, in the specific year. From year to year the conditions change and this makes the process particularly interesting and complex. By choosing 'adult' vineyards over 8 years old, our concern is to keep their yield per hectare low and to get the best fruit.
By getting the best from nature, we manage to intervene as little as possible in the continuity of the process. Both the right time for the harvest and the selection of the fruit, as well as the cultivation care of the year contribute, so that we intervene minimally during the winemaking. And it is at this stage that tradition and innovation meet. Using the knowledge and experience of people, with modern practices and cutting-edge technology, we strive to ensure that each of our wines has its own unique identity, without losing the special characteristics of this place. The practices we use for both winemaking and aging help us create something special: special wines characterized by a sense of uniqueness and continuity.
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