Domaine Skouras Moscofilero 2023
Domaine Skouras
Moscofilero is one of Greece's most distinctive white grapes, and Skouras' version is a textbook expression — aromatic, lively, and bone-dry. The high-altitude Mantinia plateau gives the wine a nerviness that keeps it energized despite its gentle body. An ideal warm-weather pour that punches well above its price.
Nose
Lifted floral rose petal and fresh-cut grass announce a distinctly aromatic style, with citrus blossom and a subtle green apple crispness underneath. There's a faint mineral note that suggests the high-altitude vineyard origins.
Palate
Light-bodied and refreshing, with tart citrus and gooseberry driving the entry. The midpalate opens into honeydew melon and delicate violet, held taut by bright acidity. Clean and precisely structured.
Finish
Short to medium, finishing crisp with lingering citrus and a floral echo.
- Varietal
- Moscofilero
- Blend
- 100% Moscofilero
- Vineyards
- High-altitude vineyards at 650+ meters, Mantinia plateau
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled octopus with lemon and capers
George Skouras founded his eponymous domaine in 1986, planting vineyards at over 650 meters elevation on the Mantinia plateau of the Peloponnese, where cool nights preserve the Moscofilero grape's signature aromatics and snapping acidity.
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