Before not too many years, it came close to extinction. Malagouzia not only managed to survive, but it conquered Greece and now has started its journey to the world.
Yellow-green, with explosive aromas and elegant mouth, the favorite Greek variety proves daily that it is world-class selection, and its wines seem to be gaining space on the world wine map.
Claudia Papayianni’s daughter is called Alexandra. That’s how she named her favorite white wine. Alexandra by Domaine Claudia Papayianni deservedly is among the best Malagouzias in Greece and it confirms it every year.
It partly owes it to the sea breeze that cools down the extremely hot summer afternoons, giving the fruit the time needed to ripen perfectly. By staying on the lees at low temperatures for two months with regular batonage, all fruity varietal characteristics pass to the wine, adding vitality and freshness.
Alexandra by Domaine Claudia Papayianni is every year one of the first Malagouzias to sell out. Fully justified if you want our opinion ...