Malagousia
| Malagousia | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | Greece |
| VIVC number | 7158 |
Malagousia or Malagouzia (Greek Μαλαγουζιά) is a white Greek wine grape that was virtually extinct until Professor of Oenology re-discovered it in Nafpaktia and presented it to one of his students, , in the 1970s. Experimental vinification began at the Porto Carras winery, and later continued on 's own estate.[1] The grape is highly aromatic and has the potential to produce soft, elegant wines.[2]
Synonyms[]
Malagousia is also known under the synonyms Malagouzia, Malagoyzia, Malaouzia, Malaoyzia, Melaouzia, and Melaoyzia.[3]
References[]
- ^ http://www.greece-is.com/malagousia/
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 113 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ Malagouzia, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-12-03
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