📜 Monemvasia-Malvasia
A sweet wine from partly dried grapes near the fortress of Monemvasia, heir to medieval Malmsey.
Monemvasia-Malvasia is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Greece. Part of: Monemvasia.
Main grape varieties: Monemvassia, Assyrtiko. Wines made here: White wine, Sweet wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Monemvasia-Malvasia ← main grape of ← 🍇 Assyrtiko → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Monemvasia
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Monemvassia, 🍇 Assyrtiko
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Sweet wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Monemvasia-Malvasia?
Monemvasia-Malvasia is a wine area in this country: Greece.
Which grapes are used for Monemvasia-Malvasia wine?
Monemvasia-Malvasia wine is made mainly from these grapes: Monemvassia, Assyrtiko.
What does the Monemvasia-Malvasia status mean?
Monemvasia-Malvasia is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.