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Floral, flirty, and full of light.

MoschofileroMoschofilero is the aromatic heart of the Peloponnese — a pale-skinned, pink-hued grape that charms with its freshness and seductive perfume.

Grown primarily in the cool, elevated plateau of Mantinia, this variety is known for its rose petal aromas, zesty citrus notes, and refreshing acidity.

It’s a celebration of Greek spring in a bottle — delicate, youthful, and vibrant.

Whether still, sparkling, or semi-sweet, Moschofilero always brings a playful elegance to the table.

 

The place behind the grape

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Mantinia, in the high plateau of Arcadia in the Peloponnese, is the historic home of Moschofilero, one of Greece’s most aromatic grape varieties.
Grown at altitude and shaped by the cool climate, Moschofilero develops its delicate floral aromas, lively acidity, and elegant character.

This is where the story of Moschofilero begins.

🍷In The Glass

  • Dry or off-dry white (sometimes sparkling)
  • Aromas: rose petals, grapefruit, bergamot, lychee
  • Palate: crisp, aromatic, lively
  • Pairings: sushi, ceviche, feta, lemony salads, fruit tarts

🍇Origin & Terroir

  • Native to: Arcadia, Mantinia PDO (central Peloponnese)
  • Terroir: high altitude, cool nights, limestone-rich soils
  • Signature style: floral, crisp, vivacious

💡Did you know?

  • Though it has pink skin, Moschofilero produces white wines (vin gris style)
  • It’s related to the Filery grape family, cultivated in the Peloponnese for centuries
  • Sparkling Moschofilero is becoming increasingly popular for its lightness and charm

Lefki says:
“Moschofilero reminds me of dancing barefoot on marble, holding a bouquet of roses and lemons.”

🍇 Discover Greek Grape Varieties

📚 Wine Word Origins

🍇 Ampelos → From ‘ἄμπελος’
The Greek word for vine — source of the term ampelography, the study of grape varieties.

🌿 Symposion → From ‘σύν’ (together) + ‘πίνειν’ (to drink)
Not just a drinking party, but a ritualized gathering — the birthplace of philosophical dialogue over shared cups.

🍷 Krater → From the Greek ‘κρατήρ’
A large vessel used to mix wine with water during symposia — the heart of ancient wine culture.

🍾 Retsina → From ‘ῥητίνη’ (retini)
Named after the pine resin once used to seal amphorae and later became part of the flavor — an ancient tradition still alive today.

🏺 Oinos → From Mycenaean Linear B
The ancient word for wine.

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📖 “Did You Know?” Greek Wine Facts

Vidiano is Crete’s rising white star — once nearly extinct, now hailed as Greece’s next great white grape.

Savvatiano is Greece’s most planted grape — and it thrives in the heat where other grapes fade.

Assyrtiko is one of the few white grapes that can age gracefully for decades.

Xinomavro is often called the “Barolo of Greece” — bold, complex, and built to age.

Malagousia was nearly lost — until a winemaker’s instinct brought this aromatic gem back to life.

Agiorgitiko is known as the “Blood of Hercules” in myth.

In Greek, “moscho” means fragrant, and it lives up to Moschofilero's name.

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