Astir Beach Hotel - Restaurant Drinks Menu

WHITE WINES

SPINAS MUSKAT, STRATARIDAKIS 750ml – 22.50 €

Region: Foothills of Asterousia mountains, Heraklion districts

Characteristic: From “Spinas Muscat” grapes. White-yellow and limpid colour, strong blossom smells of jasmine, apricot and melon on a background of summer rain with a smooth but intense taste with discreet acidity.

Volume: 13,5 %

Best with: This rare variety goes perfectly with pork steaks, herb-pies, feta cheese, artichokes and risottos.

ASPRA CHARAKIA 750ml – 21.00 €

Region: Foothills of Asterousia mountains, Heraklion districts

Characteristic: Made of the native variety of Crete “Vidiano”. Clear yellowish color, with elegant scent and balanced flavour, strongly influenced by kiwi, but finally determined by citrus fruit and a pleasant acidity for the end.

Volume: 12,5 %

Best with: It will match with soft cheese, pulse salads, fatty fish and fowl with white sauces or vegetable risottos.

MINOS PALACE (Vilana) 750ml – 19.80 €

Region: Peza, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: From the grape variety of “Vilana”. It has a light yellow colour, the taste of fruits, a delicate and refreshing flavour and aromatic aftertastes.

Volume: 11,5 %

Best with: Grilled fishes, poultry, BBQ, pasta, refreshing salads.

DAFNES WINERY SAUVIGNON BLANC 750ml – 14.50 €

Region: Dafnes, “Trochalos” and “Stavros” Heraklion districts.

Characteristic: Made from grapes of organic farming with crystal clear colour wine with delicate aroma with a rich aftertaste.

Volume: 12 %

Best with: Fish, poultry, meat in white sauces, cheese and fruits.

DAFNES WINERY CHARDONNAY 750ml – 14.50 €

Region: Dafnes, “Profitis Ilias” and “Stavros” Heraklion districts

Characteristic: Made from grapes of organic farming with very rich aromas, very strong and fruity taste.

Volume: 12,5 %

Best with: Fish and sea food, white meat, soft taste cheese, fruits and deserts.

PLYTO MICHALAKIS ESTATE 750ml – 11.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Straw yellow colour. Fresh aromas of citrus fruit with pineapple and peach having a smooth taste and freshness with a pleasant acidity and a fine balance.

Volume: 12,6 %

Best with: Grilled fish, seafood and fruit.

MINOS VIN DE CRETE – 11.50 €

Region: Peza, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made of “Vilana” grapes variety with velvet, soft with fruity flavour and distincive citrus aroma.

Volume: 11,5 %

Best with: Poultry, seafood, fish and soft cheese.

RETSINA KOURTAKI 750ml – 13.00 €

Region: Mesogea of Attica, Greece.

Characteristic: Dry, traditional Greek resinated wine with reach pine-resine flavour.

Volume: 11,5 %

Best with: Fish, Light dishes, Salads.

LE MANOIR 750ml – 13.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Medium Dry, made of Cretan grape varieties “Vilana”, “Plyto” and “Thrapsathiri”, with a delicate balanced taste.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: Seafood, poultry, cheese, fruits.

LATO IMIGLIKOS 750ml – 10.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Medium Sweet. Made of Cretan varieties, mostly “Vilana”, “Plyto”, “Dafni” and “Thrapsathiri”. Straw yellow color with aromas of flowers and citrus fruit and with a fresh, pleasant taste.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: It pleasantly accompanies fresh salads, cheese and fruit. An excellent aperitif.

HOUSE WINE CARAFE 500ml – 6.00 €

HOUSE WINE GLASS – 2.50 €

ROSE WINES

MANTILARI 750ml – 19.50 €

Region: Metachori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, Aromas of sun dried tomatoes and ripe fruit with the domination of plum.

Volume: 11,8 %

Best with: Oven baked, grilled meat, snails, poultry, yellow cheese.

MINOS PALACE 750ml – 19.00 €

Region: Peza, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made from 'Liatico' and 'Mantilari' grape varieties, with bouquet and sumptuous fruity taste.

Volume: 12 %

Best with: Fish, White meat, Fruit, Cheese.

MINOS VIN DE CRETE 750ml – 11.50 €

Region: Peza, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made of “Kotsifali” and “Mantilari” varieties, with young and live aromas of red fruits and a refreshing aftertaste.

Volume: 12 %

Best with: Meat, salami, full flavor cheese and red sauces.

LE MANOIR 750ml – 12.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Medium Dry, made of Cretan grape varieties of “Kotsifali” and “Liatiko” , with a fresh delicate flavour.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: Light food pasta, fried food, fruits.

HOUSE WINE CARAFE 500ml – 6.00 €

HOUSE WINE GLASS – 2.50 €

RED WINES

ASPROS LAGOS (Cabernet Sauvignon) 750ml – 23.00 €

Region: Dafnes. Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Made exclusively of “Cabernet Savignon” grapes. Dark ruby colour. It has a rich, complex aromatic bouquet, including gooseberry, a whole range of dark fruits, pepper and hints of vanilla from the barrel. Its flavour is full and rich with fruity and spicy characteristics.

Volume: 14,1 %

Best with: Pairs well with all dishes made with calf or ox, grilled or cooked, lamb or goat in the oven and chops and many kinds of cheese.

PORTES (Merlot) 750ml – 22.50 €

Region: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Vineyards of Corinthia, Peloponnese.

Characteristic: Made of “Merlot” variety gapes. It reveals aomas of red cherries, ripe plums, sweet vanilla, and hints of violet and tobacco. On the mouth it is smooth, velvety, full-bodied with very ripe soft tannins. Deep black and red fruits fill the palate and flavours of spices and tobacco follow. The aftertaste is rich, long, and complex.

Volume: 14 %

Best with: Red meat with rich sauces, hunter, poultry and spicy cheese.

AGIORGITIKO ZACHARIAS BIO 750ml – 17.00 €

Region: Nemea, Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese.

Characteristic: Brilliant ruby colour. It comes from organic grapes and is characterized by cherry and red fruit aromas, with hues of vanilla. It has a medium-bdied mouth, with an elegant structure, balanced acidity and mature round tannins.

Volume: 13 %

Best with: Red-sauce pork, charcuterie, red-sauce pasta.

NATIONALITE (Syrah) 750ml – 16.50 €

Region: Dafnes. Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made of 'Syrah' grapes of organic farming with deep red colour, light perfumes of old fruits, spices, vanilla with full flavor and long taste.

Volume: 13 %

Best with: Red meat, Cheese.

MERASTRI 750ml – 12.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made of 'Syrah', 'Kotsifali' and 'Mantilari' grape varieties with a fresh and crisp flavor with perfumes of cherries, plums and berries.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: Poultry, Roasted Meat, Cheese.

MINOS VIN DE CRETE 750ml – 12.50 €

Region: Peza, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Dry, made of “Kotsifali” and “Mantilari” varieties, with soft taste and red fruit aromas and a long aftertaste.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: Red meat, Cheese.

LE MANOIR 750ml – 13.50 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Medium Dry, made of Cretan grape varieties “Kotsifali”, ”Mandilari” and “Liatiko”, with a rich structure and a strong character.

Volume: 11,5 %

Best with: Red meat, vegetables, spicy food and yellow cheese.

LATO IMIGLIKOS 750ml – 11.00 €

Region: Metaxochori, Heraklion district.

Characteristic: Medium Sweet. Made of Cretan varieties, mostly “Kotsifali” and “Mantilari”. Dark red color with ripe fruit aromas (cherries, plums) and fresh with soft tannins and a pleasant taste.

Volume: 11 %

Best with: Poultry, spring salads, soft cheese and fruits. An excellent aperitif.

HOUSE WINE CARAFE 500ml – 6.50 €

HOUSE WINE GLASS – 3.00 €