Malagousia, "Microcosmos", Domaine Zafeirakis
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Organic

Malagousia, "Microcosmos", Domaine Zafeirakis - 2024

750 mL
Item # 46501

From 20 year-old vines grown on sand and clay, this is a medium-bodied, textured expression of Malagousia. Fermented with indigenous yeast, this has a slight effervescence when first opened, and is aromatic with white and yellow stone fruit. Pair this dry white with a classic chicken souvlaki.

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Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.


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If you’re into powerfully aromatic whites like Gerwurztraminer, Viognier, and Zibibbo (aka air freshener wines), you should get to know Greece’s Malagousia. It’s hard to fathom that the grape was almost extinct until it was rediscovered in the seventies. Now, thankfully, it’s grown all over Greece. Domaine Zafeirikis has been family owned and operated for 4 generations. The domaine is now run by Christos Zafeirikis who returned to the estate after completing his oenology masters at the University of Turin. He converted to organic farming in 2005. As soon as you pour the Microcosmos Malagousia, you’ll be seduced by the pungent aromas of peaches and roses. The palate is brisk and has good weight. It truly outdrinks its modest price point. Ideal with grilled octopus.

- CP

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Malagousia

Pronounced "mah lah gou ZYA", this Greek varietal is making a return from the brink of extinction. This intensely aromatic grape variety makes elegant, full-bodied white wines possessing aromas of exotic spices and fruits. If you like Viognier or Muscat, Malagousia is the grape for you.


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