Moschofilero (Greece)
Moschofilero is a white wine from the Mantinia region in Greece Peloponnese.
Moschofilero Flavors
Moschofilero has a balanced character with aromas of Citrus, Melon and Flowers, with a rare long metallic aftertaste.
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Melon |
 Flowers |
 Spices |
 Steel |
 Minerals |
Moschofilero Profile
Moschofilero is a light bodied dry white wine with a refreshing acidity:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Light |
| FRUIT: | Low |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-12% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Moschofilero Food Pairing
Moschofilero pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
 Aperitif |
 Salads |
 Olive Oil |
 Seafood |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Sardines |
 Octopus |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Green Salads with Lemon Acid Vinaigrettes.
Light Seafood Salads with Crab, Shrimps, or Prawns.
Mussels. Garlic Prawns. Seafood Antipasti.
Grilled Octopus. Fried Calamari.
Grilled Sardines. Olive Oil Sardines.
Fried White Fish. Sea Bass. Mackerel.
Cheeses
Soft Cheese. Feta.
Greek Specialities
Greek Salad.
Tomato Feta Salad.
Greek Scrambled Eggs.
Kakavia (Greek Fish Soup).
The Ideal Glass for Moschofilero
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A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem! |
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About Moschofilero
Moschofilero is a local quality grape from the Greece Peloponnese region.
Moschofilero wines are very aromatic with aromas of roses, jasmine, citrus and spices and often compared to Gewürztraminer from Alsace in France.
Wine Region Peloponnese
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Fertile Sandy-Loam. |
Mediterranean |
Peloponnese PDO Regions
Peloponnese (South Greece) has 3 PDO regions:
- PDO Nemea (1971)
- PDO Mantinia (1971)
- PDO Patra (1972)
PDO Nemea (ΠΟΠ Νεμέα)
Nemea is producing some of Greece's finest red wines.
Often called the "Bordeaux of Greece", Nemea produces rich, fruit-forward reds from Agiorgitiko, one of Greece’s most popular grape varieties, known for its deep red color, robust tannins, and rich flavors of red fruits and spices.
PDO requirements:
Dry Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Semi-Sweet Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Fortified Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Sweet Reds (from 100% dried Agiorgitiko grapes).
PDO Mantinia (ΠΟΠ Μαντινεία)
Located in the cool, mountainous Peloponnese, Mantinia is known for Moschofilero, a pink-skinned grape producing aromatic, floral white wines. These wines are typically light, refreshing, and aromatic, with hints of rose petal and citrus, making them versatile with a variety of dishes.
PDO requirements:
Dry whites from min 85% Moschofilero + Asproudes.
Sparkling wines from min 85% Moschofilero + Asproudes.
PDO Patra (ΠΟΠ Πάτρα)
PDO requirements:
Dry Whites from 100% Roditis.
Medium-Dry Whites from 100% Roditis.
Medium-Sweet Whites from 100% Roditis.