Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, P.G.I. Florina
Critic Reviews (5)
There are times when malagouzia is downplayed, stripped of its character but this by Alpha Estate is not one of those...
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Malagouzia is one of the great local varieties of Greece, rich and aromatic but not as pungent as similar...
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This is a single-vineyard expression of malagouzia, a lesser-known indigenous Greek variety. It has a rich, glossy...
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Open and fragrant. Like a tropical fruit salad with pears and peaches in syrup, this is another classic malagouzia...
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An absolute treat for lovers of aromatic whites, the near-extinct grape malagouzia has experienced a revival over the...
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Community Reviews (2)
Nicely aromatic but dialed back a bit relative to a full on Gewurz for example. More of cross between Viognier, Gewurz and maybe even Sauv Blanc as I was getting a decent dose of pyrazene. Peachy, apricot, some lemony citrus, fennel herbaciousness, salty minerality, peppery spice and a pleasant bitterness. Definitely complex. But well balanced too. 13% abv provides body and the length is excellent. Medium acidity provides a degree of verve. A multitude of food pairings come to mind, but also a fun sipper on its own. May 2023.
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Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.
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