ON-32161
Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022
Other White
Greece
LCBO# 32161
0V
9191
$19.95
Critic Reviews (5)
Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

There are times when malagouzia is downplayed, stripped of its character but this by Alpha Estate is not one of those...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Malagouzia is one of the great local varieties of Greece, rich and aromatic but not as pungent as similar...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is a single-vineyard expression of malagouzia, a lesser-known indigenous Greek variety. It has a rich, glossy...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Open and fragrant. Like a tropical fruit salad with pears and peaches in syrup, this is another classic malagouzia...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

An absolute treat for lovers of aromatic whites, the near-extinct grape malagouzia has experienced a revival over the...

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Community Reviews (2)
David Brodati, DipWSET
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David Brodati, DipWSET

Nicely aromatic but dialed back a bit relative to a full on Gewurz for example. More of cross between Viognier, Gewurz and maybe even Sauv Blanc as I was getting a decent dose of pyrazene. Peachy, apricot, some lemony citrus, fennel herbaciousness, salty minerality, peppery spice and a pleasant bitterness. Definitely complex. But well balanced too. 13% abv provides body and the length is excellent. Medium acidity provides a degree of verve. A multitude of food pairings come to mind, but also a fun sipper on its own. May 2023.

It's only wine but I like it
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It's only wine but I like it

Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.





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