Markou Vineyards

Malagousia 2023

The Malagousia grape is unique because it is only grown in Greece. It is one of the most common grapes in the region around Athens; Attica. A subtle white wine, which pairs wonderfully with seafood and grilled fish.

Glass white wine glass

Grapes malagousia

Flavors fruit such as apple, peach, lemon and melon, flowers & honey

Serve 6 - 8 degrees Celsius

Appellation Athens, PGI Attiki, Greece

Food Salads, light white fish, shellfish and crustaceans

Alcohol 12.5%

Winemaker Vasilis & Maria Markou

Background Markou Winery is located in the Greek wine region of Attica, near Athens. Winemaker Vasilis runs the organic family business together with his niece Maria. Together, they represent the fourth generation of the company. They mainly work with indigenous grape varieties. Their grandfather Spyros started making Retsina from a small vineyard. Vasilis and Maria have taken a new direction with their wines: new and modern labels, a modern style of wines. They produce about 180,000 bottles on 50 hectares.

Soil clay

Altitude 50 to 100 meters above sea level

Soil cultivation Organic (in conversion)

Harvest manual

Vinification After harvesting the 30-year-old vines, the wine ferments briefly in stainless steel tanks.

Filtering plate filter

Residual sugar 1.3 grams per liter

Acidity 6.20 grams per liter

PH value 3.40

Sulphite 148 milligrams per liter