From the Greek varieties Malagousia and Debina which are grown in the Domaine’s own vineyards “White Soils” (Malagouzia) and the hill of “Prophet Elias” in Zitsa (Debina), located at an altitude of 500 and 700 meters respectively. The continental climate of the region, characterized by mild winters and cool summers, proves ideal for the cultivation of these two varieties and renders delicate flavours of exotic fruits to the wine. Colour: Pearled with greenish nuances. Nose: Aromas of fresh peach, pineapple, mango, melon, citron and hints of white tea. Mouth: Delicate with balanced acidity and interesting exotic note. Debina’s characteristic minerality is present.
At a glance
GrapeDebina, Malagousia
RegionNorthern Greece
Vintage2024
ABV12.5%
Grapes
Debina & Malagousia
Debina is the white grape of Zitsa, in the mountains of Epirus, where it has been the main variety since at least the 16th century. Its naturally high acidity and low alcohol make it especially suited to sparkling and semi-sparkling wine, traditionally made using the closed-tank (cuve close) method, though it also produces fresh, still whites with apple and pear character.
Producer
In the most remote and distant vinicultural region of Greece, in the North-West of the country, as well as the smallest PDO region to be found in Greece, Glinavos vineyards are located within the Pindos mountain range and around the old town of Zitsa, 17 km NW from the city of Ioannina. They extend to approximately 60 hectares at an altitude of 650-700m, where the climate is predominantly continental with cold, early starting winters, cool summers and a good amount of precipitation. Here, the indigenous grape varieties “Vlahiko”, “Bekari” and above all the white “Debina” grow. “Debina” gives to the zone the privilege to produce wines of Protected Designation of Origin and traditionally sparkling. This sparkling wine style has been produced in the area for centuries and Zitsa receives a notable mention by Lord Byron in his poem “Pilgrimage of Child Harold”, written in 1809, during the poet’s visit to the local monastery.
