Semeli Estate:
Mantinia, Moschofilero grape.Greece
The Wine Society £10.95
From the Wine Society
Webpage:
This exceptional Greek
white beautifully captures the lemon and rose-petal bouquet of the
moschofilero grape, with an added hint of spice. Its fresh dry palate
makes this is a natural with Greek-style mezedes or as an aperitif.
This estate was
launched by the Kokotos family in 1980, beginning with 7 hectares of
vineyards in Attiki, outside Athens. Initially they planted just
international varieties – namely cabernet sauvignon, merlot and
chardonnay – but nearly 20 years later the family also invested in
vineyards in Nemea, planting more indigenous varieties like
moschofilero and roditis on well-drained slopes, 450 metres above sea
level. The vineyards are now certified organic.
From me:
A very nice white –
very similar to Viognier, but without that oilyness. Lots of flavour
and body – very definitely something to this wine. If you like
Viognier, but find it a bit much, this is a wine for you
Value for money –
4/5.
Flavour/Well made etc:
5/5.
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