Malagousia
(Μαλαγουζιά, Malagouzia, Malagoyzia, Malaouzia, Malaoyzia, Melaouzia, Melaoyzia)
Malagousia is an ancient, white-skinned Greek grape that was saved from extinction by Vangelis Gerovassiliou, who brought it back from obscurity in the 1970s. The grape produces aromatic dry wines, which are usually of excellent quality.
It is also used to make dense and perfumed dessert styles. On the nose, the wines display intense aromas often reminiscent of peaches, pears, and tropical fruit, usually with citrusy, herbal, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, they are full-bodied, rich, and round, and the best examples manage to remain lively and fresh.
Malagousia can be enjoyed young, but it is also aged, both in steel and oak. Dry wines would pair well with Mediterranean and Asian fare, especially seafood, poultry, pasta dishes, salads, and vegetables. Sweet versions can be a good match with fruit desserts.
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