Domaine Papagiannakos 'Kalogeri' Malaguzia 2023

If you're in the mood for something a bit different, this aromatic Greek white is perfect. Its vibrant fruit and zesty finish make it incredibly easy to enjoy.

Made from the native Greek grape Malagouzia, which nearly went extinct but is now making a strong comeback, this wine is a testament to its revival. The handpicked grapes are carefully tended to with a gentle pressing, and vinification in stainless steel, ensuring those bright fruit flavors really shine through. On the nose, lush aromas of peaches, apricots, and a touch of pineapple and apple come through. On the palate, it’s soft and rounded, with stone fruit flavors taking center stage. The wine has a fresh, lively quality with a crisp finish that lingers pleasantly. This subtly aromatic white is perfect for light, fresh meals like fried calamari, or grilled fish or prawns with a squeeze of lemon. It’s a versatile wine that pairs beautifully with simple yet flavorful dishes.

Domaine Papagiannakos, a historic estate rooted in the Attica region, was founded in 1919 near Athens, just 30km from the shadow of the Acropolis. Now in its third generation, Vassilis Papagiannakos continues to lead the estate, focusing on indigenous varieties like Savatiano and Malagouzia. With a deep respect for tradition, Vassilis champions the expressiveness of old vines and the unique terroir of the region. At the same time, the estate embraces innovation and sustainability through its modern winery practices and since 2007, their state of the art bioclimatic winery was completed saving energy in the wine-making process and is built to allow gravity to move wine from one part to another. They have moved to lighter weight bottles, use electric vehicles and are taking steps to reduce their CO2 output as much as possible over the years to come.