
Cost: $16.90
Grape Variety: Malagousia and Assyrtiko
Category: White Wine
Appellation: VINTAGES
Country: Greece
Region: Epanomi
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Domaine Gerovassiliou
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: “A blend of the two indigenous varieties Malagousia and Assyrtiko. The lesser-known Malagousia is an ancient, highly aromatic variety that can produce quite elegant wines; the grape had nearly become extinct, and was only very recently rediscovered in modern Greece. This is a dry, zesty, very fresh and well-balanced wine with a nice length to the finish. Great as an aperitif or as a match for seafood appetizers.” (LCBO)
Rich gold colour with medium+ intensity on the nose.
Positives: Very nice wine showing grapefruit, lime, apricots, mandarin, apples and green tea. Medium body with good acidity and medium+ length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Very similar to the Rueda (Pedro Escudero Fuente Elvira) that I have just reviewed, but this one has more yellow grapefruit than pink grapefruit.
Drink now on its own or pair it with lemon pepper catfish.
Tasted: 22 Nov 11
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5/10, Total: 17+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
LCBO#: 999714