Winemaker Notes
This wine has a brilliant straw color with greenish shades and an aroma of matured fruit such as pear, mango and citrus. On the palate, the rich flavors of lemon peel enhance the appealing mouthfeel, adding a well-balanced finish.
Ideal pairings for this wine include seafood, poultry, pasta dishes with light sauces fresh vegetable salads, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
The archetypal expression of Malagousia, this is a top vintage and is partly matured in oak. Vivacious nose, with herbal notes and a core of citrus. A joy to sip. Drinking Window 2020 - 2024
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Malagousia is unoaked and comes in at 13.6% alcohol. Another super Malagousia from this winery, this shows good concentration—many don't—while remaining aromatic, expressive and lively. Textured and full of flavor, this is a winery that is consistently getting this grape right, which is not surprising given the owner's long association with the grape. The only remaining question is whether they can age and develop. That remains an issue that may give them a ceiling and makes me a little nervous about high scores, but in the meanwhile, it seems super. Don't hesitate to drink it young, when it will likely be at its best.
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As one of the few continental-climate, mountainous growing areas of Greece, Macedonia produces notable, high-quality red wines. Xinomavro is its star variety, capable of making a spicy and age-worthy red.