Winemaker Notes
Boutari Moschofilero (mo-sko-feel-er-o) is a premium white wine made from 100% Moschofilero grapes grown in the highest elevation vineyards in the region of Mantinia in the Peloponnese. Known for its citrus and floral aromatics, Boutari Moschofilero is an excellent aperitif and pairs with delicate dishes such as sushi, salads or fresh fish.
A pink-skinned variety from the Peloponnese, Greek Moschofilero produces a delicatly perfumed, fresh white wine. There on the Mantineia plateau, the cool growing conditions allow ample time for the grapes to develop balanced sugars and aromatics. Moschofilero is actually the most popular of many mutations of the ancient Fileri grape. These range in color from white to red and produce an array of styles including fruity pink and sparkling versions. Somm Secret—If you already love Muscat, definitely try Moschofilero. Though the grapes are unrelated, they produce remarkably similar wines.
A large southern region of Greece, the Peloponnese contains the famous appellations of Nemea and Mantineia. While connected to the mainland by a tiny strip of land, essentially the region is a large Mediterranean island and excels in the production of red wine from Agiorghitiko, white from Moscofilero and sweet wine from the Mavrodaphne grape.