Garalis Terra Roza is a “natural” rosé wine that captures the very essence of Lemnos: its volcanic soil, the floral aromas of Muscat of Alexandria, and the red fruit character of Limnio. Juicy and utterly enjoyable, it has all the makings of becoming one of your favorite rosés.
Manolis Garalis, a third-generation winegrower, made the bold decision in 2006 to turn his organically farmed grapes into wines that speak the language of Lemnos. No filtering, no additives, no interventions. Terra Roza is the purest expression of this philosophy—an unfiltered reflection of the island’s soul.
Its varietal composition may seem unusual, but it makes perfect sense for Lemnos: 90% Muscat of Alexandria, the island’s aromatic signature, and 10% Limnio, Greece’s oldest known red grape. The Muscat grapes are left on their skins for five days at low temperatures to enhance their aromatic profile and structure. Limnio is added to bring vibrant color, body, and red fruit aromas. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with ambient yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine matures for two and a half months in the tanks and one month in the bottle before release. It is bottled without any additives or further processing. The result is a wine that is perky, unpretentious, and full of character.
