Wednesday 18 March 2009

Moschato Alexandreias (Μοσχάτο Αλεξανδρείας)

Synonyms: Coarse Muscat, English, Apostoliatiko

Cultivation Areas: Mainly in Lemnos, Aegean islands and in the prefectures of Thessaloniki, Drama, Kavala.

Plant: Variety moderately vigorous, resistant to drought. Big grapes with yellow-white bark. Harvest early to mid-September

Wine: The dry white wines, produced by this variety are high alcohol and good acidity. They are characterized by fruity aroma, along with flowers aroma in the background. The natural sweet wines have brilliant color with golden reflections, intense fruity aroma with citrus and rich colors, rich flavor with a velvet aftertaste. Moschato Alexanreias participates in AOC wine (Lemnos) and local wines.
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