🍇 Moschofilero
A pink-skinned aromatic grape from the Peloponnese in Greece, known for Mantinia wines.
Moschofilero is a pink-skinned aromatic grape variety from Greece. Its home is the Peloponnese, especially the high plateau of Mantinia. The berries are neither red nor green but a greyish pink, which is why it is called a pink-skinned variety.
Wine from Moschofilero is usually pale and fresh, smelling of rose, flowers and citrus. Acidity is noticeable and alcohol is moderate. The grape makes dry white wines, as well as rosé and sparkling ones.
Its main place is Mantinia, where wines are sold under a protected designation. Moschofilero is an important part of Greek wine and shows that the country has its own varieties, not only international ones. It belongs to the aromatic grapes, like Gewürztraminer, which also has pinkish skin. The wine is best drunk young and chilled, while its freshness lasts. It is one of the most recognisable aromatic grapes of Greece.
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- 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ Greek wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Peloponnese, 📍 Mantinia
- Main grape in
- 📍 Mantinia, 📍 Peloponnese
- Wines made from it
- 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Sparkling wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Moschofilero?
A pink-skinned aromatic grape from Greece, known for the wines of Mantinia in the Peloponnese.
What wine does Moschofilero make?
Pale fresh wine with rose and citrus smells, and also rosé and sparkling wine.
Where does Moschofilero grow?
Mostly in the Peloponnese, on the high plateau of Mantinia.
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