Turtles Vineyard Malagouzia

Really distinctive. Snappy acidity, bracingly floral, salty melon and candied citrus, crushed shell. Like a Mediterranean sauv blanc

Very pleasant and very affordable. #malagousia #greece

Off-dry perception of sweetness with floral notes and zippy acid made me co wider this for our own house wine list at Wyndham!

Snappy. Melon, herbs, mineral. Floral. Classy. Nuanced. Honey note. Lemons. Nice body.

interesting slate undertones to ripe white stone fruit on the nose. hints of fresh herbs too. Light weight but with some viscosity, long on the finish. Nice

This Alpha Estate white is made from 100% Malagousia, a variety that was thought to be extinct until it was rescued in 1983. I'm glad it's rebounding, for the variety possesses both merit and charm, with pretty aromas of flowers, white peaches, candied lemon peel and wet stone. Refreshing and lively.

Nice experience. Acid. Light fruit with melon, pear and sweet undertones.

Jasmine spiced apples and pear, yellow melon and tarragon.

I have only had Greek wines one time, at a conference reception, so essentially, this is my first, focused tasting of a Greek wine, the 2015 Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard, PGI Florina (Macedonia, Greece), obviously my first malagouzia as well. My first impression of this wine is that it is a bit reminiscent of torrontés. In the glass, it displays a pale, greenish-yellow hue. Honeysuckle and stone fruit aromatics leap from the glass. Mouthwatering grapefruit, green apple, and melon flavors intertwine with a sur lie induced, textured mouthfeel. The result is a wine that's both juicy and substantial, with tangy acidity and a finish that goes on and on. (sample)

This reminded me of of a Viognier, though it should remind me of Gewurtztraminer without the spice and rose notes. I think it may have needed to be a few degrees cooler. As the second taste was betyer and a little more precise. Thicker textured than the other wines, lower in acidity, I would like to try of this almost once extinct varietal.