Moschofilero
At a glance
Moschofilero is an aromatic pink-skinned variety planted in the Mantineia plateau of the Peloponnese. Almost all of the Moschofilero grown in Greece (1145 ha/2015 national statistics) is found in this location. There are also some parcels near Tripoli (approx. 100 ha), some in Messinia and some in ancient Olympia (5 ha). Nevertheless, plantings in these areas are an exception. This is because producers in other regions seem to believe that this variety can only shine in the cool climate of Mantineia and thus don’t bother planting it. Although this is probably the case, we can’t be sure as it has not been fully explored outside the broader region of Arcadia and Mantineia.
Moschofilero is a variety that embodies qualities that are pleasing to most consumers. It is aromatic and floral but also very fresh and crispy, a tricky combination as most aromatic varieties are soft on the palate. We are lucky to have a native variety in Greece that is both floral and vibrant on the palate.
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