BLANC MOSCHOUDI ASSYRTIKO WILD FERMENT 2023 - PAPARGYRIOU ESTATE

You know already that all of Yiannis Papargyriou’s wines are a challenge. And Blanc (or otherwise Moschoudi - Assyrtiko) is the perfect example.

The Moschoudi as the locals call it, a.k.a. small-berry Muscat of Rio, met Assyrtiko, in an original combination loved by wine lovers.

From the most mountainous vineyards of Papargyriou Estate at Sofiana Corinth, at an altitude of 850 meters, the two varieties seem to know each other very well. Their combination confirms the intimate relationship. The Moschoudi adds its explosive aromatic personality. The exuberant Assyrtiko brings in acidity, intensity, and vitality. If you add the charismatic winemaker to the equation, you understand that it starts to become irresistible.

Full of freshness, flavors, and wonderfully fruity, Blanc 2020 by Papargyriou Estate is a serious challenger for your next favorite white wine, if it is not already. If it helps you decide, it is the Greek wine with the most fanatic fans.

And it has many...

Pale yellow with greenish reflections in the glass.

Intense, fresh nose with apricot, lime, and quince in charge. Rose, Turkish delight, and jasmine follow accompanied by green apple, mint, and pineapple while the herbal sense of tea and light hints of minerality complement the intensely fruity bouquet.

Bright, lively, with refreshing acidity that balances the slight sweetness in the palate. Apricot, lime, and Turkish delight dominate and conclude in an intense lemony aftertaste with hints of chamomile.