2021 Temporarily out of stock: MALAGOUSIA, Ktima Gerovassiliou. Epanomi, Greece

From Thessalonika in northern mainland Greece, on the slopes of Mt Epanomi

100% Malagoussia, around half fermented and matured in used French oak, the other half in stainless steel, all kept on the lees for several months before bottling

Evangelas Gerovassiliou runs his family estate of 70 hectares and has almost single-handedly revived the fortunes of this ancient grape variety, which was almost extinct in 1971 when he re-planted it

Drink within 5 years of the vintage

Unpronounceable but irresistible. Reminiscent of a top quality Viognier but with more freshness and a hint of pine and spice. Very Perfumed with creamy texture and impressive richness. Over-delivers at its price level

Great aperitif or match to spicy nibbles; also coping well with notoriously wine-unfriendly dishes like asparagus and globe artichokes

For the 2016:
Silver medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 – “An elegant wine with a powerful nose of raspberries and roses. A big, creamy mouthfeel with a long, dry finish and lots of spice. Excellent!”
White Wine Trophy, ‘Wine Merchant Awards’ 2017.
Gold Medal, Sommelier Wine Awards 2017.