Malagousia
whiteModerate climate
A perfumed aromatic white that was almost extinct by the 1970s. Rescued by Vangelis Gerovassiliou in Macedonia and now grown across the country. Aromatic without being heavy, with enough acidity to age.
Drinks well in the first 3-5 years; oak-aged bottlings reward more time.
Climate
Moderate
Regions
3 regions
Color
white
Typical Structure & Aromas
Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.
Structure
Where Malagousia grows
Greece
Macedonia
A widely planted aromatic white across the Halkidiki peninsula, including Mount Athos. Vangelis Gerovassiliou's estate in Epanomi rescued Malagousia from near-extinction in the 1980s and remains the benchmark
Peloponnese
Plantings in Nemea, Arkadia and elsewhere in the Peloponnese
Sterea Ellada
A growing share of modern Attica whites, often paired with Assyrtiko or Savatiano