Alpha Estate - Malagouzia 2023

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90 % of 100
€15.10
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SKU
2246
Dry, Still, White, Malagouzia, Drink it now, 13% alc.
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The ‘new kid on the block’ in terms of exciting varietals, Malagousia from Alpha estate is appealing due to its stone fruit, botanical and flowery character, being a great alternative to international aromatic grape varieties.
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Μια κρυστάλλινη και τραγανή Ελληνική ποικιλία η Μαλαγουζιά, με λαμπερό πρασινο-κίτρινο χρώμα και έντονο άρωμα με νότες λουλουδιών, εσπεριδοειδών και διακριτικών αρωματικών βοτάνων. Στο στόμα είναι γεμάτη με εξαιρετική ισορροπία –δροσιά και φινέτσα και έχει ζωηρή και μακράς διάρκειας επίγευση.

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Producer ALPHA
Producer's Description Varietal Composition: Malagouzia 100%.
Position: "Turtles", altitude 670 meters, with a northwest orientation towards Mount Vora.
Location: «Vineyards' Wine Amynteon zone.
Vineyard: Linear single vineyard owned 690 acres.
Territory: Sandy - sandy clay soil in limestone with excellent drainage.
Climate: Semi continental with significant snowfall and hot, dry summers with cool nights. Usual Northwestern winds Absence of spring frost. Cool season with relatively intense dry and hot conditions during ripening. The consecutive sunny days preceding the harvest contributed to excellent saccharate maturation, while the cool nights the end of August allowed the grapes to retain crisp acidity and a complex aromatic expressiveness.
yields: 760 pounds per acre.
Vinification: Skin contact extraction controlled environment fermentation in graduated temperatures, maintenance of wine for 2 months on lees with regular stirring.
Tasting notes: Crystal and glowing with a pale yellow color with slight greenish reflections. Intense nose, typical of the varietal, with aromas of white flowers, citrus and distinctive aromatic herbs. In the mouth is filled with great balance and finesse-coolness. Lively and long-lasting aftertaste.
Wine Color White
Greek Grape Variety Malagouzia
Quality category Φλώρινας ΠΓΕ
Vintage 2023
Vegan Yes
Country Greece
Region Macedonia/Amynteo
Volume 750ml
Bottle Size 0.75lt
Dryness Dry
Style Still
Abv 13%
When to Drink Drink it now
Excellent match with Ταιριάζει απόλυτα με λευκά κρέατα, πουλερικά, ψαρικά, τυριά αλμυρά και λιπαρά, όσπρια, ζυμαρικά, ριζότο, λαχανικά και λαδερά και είναι μια πολύ καλή πρόταση για να συνοδεύσει τα πρώτα πιάτα ενός εορταστικού γεύματος.
Good match with Fish Fat Cooked White, Fish Fat Grilled, Fish Fat Roasted, Fish Fried, Fish Lean Cooked Red, Fish Lean Cooked White, Fish Lean Grilled, Fish Lean Roasted, Herb-vegetable-legume Casseroles, Herb-vegetable-legume Simple, Herb-vegetable-legume Simple, Meat Pork Cooked White, Meat Pork Grilled, Meat Pork Roasted, Pasta Red, Paste White, Poultry Casseroles Red, Poultry Casseroles White, Poultry Grilled, Risotto, Λαδερά-Γεμιστά, Πουλερικά Roasted
Awards Domaine MALAGOUZIA ALPHA 2010
* COMMENDED, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* 88/100 Robert Parker
ALPHA ESTATE MALAGOUZIA 2011
* Gold Medal in the 12th International Wine Competition of Thessaloniki.
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