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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Moscofilero is glorious for its flavor and aromatics. Rumors (well, reports) about the lack of maturation in this vintage are noted. It is true that the wines are not on the fatter, riper side. They may tail off faster and not age as well–although, acidity preserves. This was still one of my favorites in this report and it was awfully tasty. Who can argue with these fine aromatics, the fresh feel, the delicious and crisp finish? Sometimes, a little less ripeness and maturity can create a different style that has its own virtues. This is moderately light, but it is intensely flavorful with all that zing and zest on the finish. I liked this a lot. Drink it young and fresh, though.
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.