Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wines, and Many More. Check out our recent Press.

Award-winning NYC wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more

Moinoterra, Archanes, 2023

Red Wine from Greek Islands, Greece
by Moinoterra
$31.99
Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout.
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles

Archanes sits south of the ancient palace of Knossos in Crete, where excavations have uncovered wine presses dating to the second millennium BC. Moinoterra takes its name from King Minos and the Greek word for wine—a tribute to the Minoan civilization that first cultivated these hills. The winery practices organic cultivation with minimal intervention, producing limited quantities of indigenous varieties. This red blends 60% Kotsifali—a grape grown almost nowhere else—with 40% Mandilari, the traditional pairing for the Archanes PDO. The vineyards sit at around 650 meters elevation on limestone-rich soils beneath Mount Yuhtas, considered sacred ground in antiquity. The 2023 vintage proved challenging (downy mildew threatened across Crete), but Archanes producers managed without blight. A taste of the world's oldest wine culture.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • Corked wine? Full refund or exchange within 60 days
  • Damaged shipment? Contact us within 48 hours
  • Storage or quality concerns? We're here to help


View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (212) 477-1315

Robert Parker

92 points

"As outlined in the PDO Archanes, this is a blend of 60% Kotsifali and 40% Mandilari. I very much enjoyed the unoaked Moinoterra 2023 Archanes thanks to its soft berry nuances and pretty hints of sweet blueberry, wild cherry and crushed flower. This is one of those proverbially pretty wines that offers a delicate and contained approach with a silky mouthfeel and an approachable personality. After harvest, the grapes are put into cold storage for four days, and temperatures gradually increase before a 14-day fermentation. The must is pressed at low pressure, and the wine goes into stainless steel for eight months. Production is 5,000 bottles, and I am pleased to warmly recommend this well-priced bottle." —Monica Larner

More about Moinoterra

Not a Burgundy name, but a Greek one. Moinoterra sits in Crete, where wine has been made for over 4,000 years. Their philosophy is radical simplicity: organic viticulture, minimal intervention, almost no added sulfites. The wines taste like the island—bright, precise, direct. Think of it as Burgundy's spirit with Mediterranean bones. A reminder that great terroir knows no borders.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Archanes

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What has to say about this wine:

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, herb-roasted pork, roasted vegetables, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar

Tasting Profile

Vibrant and herbal with red cherry, spice, and mineral notes. Medium body with fine tannins and bright acidity. Finish is focused with lingering herb and fruit.