£13.00
per bottle (500 ml)
Garalis winery creates a wonderful white Retsina of gentle vinification from 100% Muscat of Alexandria. Its lemon color catches the eye. The nose is flooded with aromas of dried citrus fruits and thyme, with the pine always present and some notes of mastic and honey following. The palate has moderate plus body, with lively acidity and a lasting aftertaste. Can be enjoyed equally as an aperitif, cocktail ingredient (beautiful with fizz) or to accompany the multitude of first course dishes of the Greek cuisine.
White
Dry
2021
13 ABV
Limnio, Muscat of Lemnos / Muscat of Alexandria
Aegean Islands
Grape
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria is an ancient grape variety used both for table grapes and wine production. Despite its long history, the variety remains rather undistinguished and lies in the shadow of its finer, more aromatic cousin Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains. Nevertheless, there are a handful of wine regions that make high-quality wines from Muscat of Alexandria, most often sweet or fortified styles.
Producer
Garalis
Winemaker Manolis Garalis is a third generation wine grower on the volcanic island Lemnos in the North Aegean sea, who established his own winery in 2006. With his family - wife and two children - he works dedicated and specialized with the two local grapes of the island, Muscat of Alexandria and Limnio. The grapes are grown certified organic in volcanic soils.
