Wines made from Moschofilero grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Moschofilero as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Moschofilero
A very old variety cultivated in Greece, even today, especially in the Peloponnese region. It belongs to a large family called fileri or phileri, and the differences between the clones are sometimes quite marked. In France, it is almost unknown - however, it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1 - and plantations have been attempted in the United States, ... .
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Moschofilero grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 80% of Moschofilero
- Tree fruitPresent in 73% of Moschofilero
- EarthPresent in 62% of Moschofilero
- FloralPresent in 49% of Moschofilero
- Tropical fruitPresent in 45% of Moschofilero
- MicrobioPresent in 44% of Moschofilero
- OakPresent in 33% of Moschofilero
- VegetalPresent in 32% of Moschofilero
- SpicesPresent in 29% of Moschofilero
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Moschofilero
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Moschofilero
- CitrusPresent in 14% of Moschofilero
- PearPresent in 13% of Moschofilero
- MineralityPresent in 12% of Moschofilero
- LemonPresent in 12% of Moschofilero
- GrapefruitPresent in 12% of Moschofilero
- PeachPresent in 11% of Moschofilero
- LimePresent in 11% of Moschofilero
- TropicalPresent in 10% of Moschofilero
- ApplesPresent in 10% of Moschofilero
News about the grape variety Moschofilero
43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine: final 2022 estimates revealed
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Bordeaux 2021 en primeur set for lower demand
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Remembering Clive Coates MW, an authority on Burgundy and Bordeaux
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