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Malagousia Grape (Vitis) Color of berry skin Blanc Species Vitis vinifera Also called see list of synonyms Origin Greece Malagousia or Malagouzia (Greek Μαλαγουζιά) is a white Greek wine grape that was virtually extinct until Domaine Carras in the late 20th century began to cultivate this ancient variety for varietal wine production. The grape is highly aromatic and has the potential to produce soft, elegant wines.[1]
Synonyms
Malagousia is also known under the synonyms Malagouzia, Malagoyzia, Malaouzia, Malaoyzia, Melaouzia, and Melaoyzia.[2]
References
- ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 113 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
- ^ Malagouzia, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-12-03
Categories:- White wine grape varieties
- Grape varieties of Greece
- Wine grape stubs
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