Diamantis Magoutes Moschomavro 2023 is a bright Greek red with fresh red-fruit flavors and herbal undertones. From Siatista in Macedonia, it showcases a rare local grape and a family's work to preserve the region's vineyard heritage.
Diamantis Magoutes Moschomavro 2023 is a bright Greek red with fresh red-fruit flavors and herbal undertones. From Siatista in Macedonia, it showcases a rare local grape and a family's work to preserve the region's vineyard heritage.
Vineyard & Heritage
The Magoutes story reaches back to the early 20th century, when Dimitrios Diamantis' grandfather hand-grafted the family's vineyard with local varieties. In the early 1990s, the winery began protecting and reviving these grapes, saving genetic material to replant 18 hectares on limestone-and-clay slopes at elevations of 750 to 890 meters.
Tasting Notes
Bright and fresh, with red-fruit flavors and herbal undertones. A distinctive expression of Moschomavro that makes an inviting companion to lighter roasted meats and cheeses.
Estate Background
From the estate background in the listing In this wind-swept and arid locale, anchored on an impressively rocky limestone terroir, Magoutes Vineyard’s own specific story goes back to the beginning of 20th century when Dimitrios Diamantis’ grandfather, one of Siatista‘s leading grape growers, hand-grafted the now centennial vineyard of the domaine on the family land with the region’s foundational vines of Xinomavro, and the rare local red-skinned varieties that pre-existed mainly in Siatista, Moschomavro and Nigrikiotiko. Yet as time passed and grape growing became less profitable, most of the region’s vineyards faded into obscurity until by the 1970s, only a few old ones survived. In the early 90s the winery focused on protecting and reviving the varieties and managed to save enough genetic material to re-plant 18 hectares on the limestone/clay slopes of the "Magoutes" area (750 - 890 meters altitude).
Food Pairing
Pair with lighter roasted meats and cheeses. Try roast chicken with herbs or a platter of mild cheeses to complement the wine's fresh red fruit and herbal character.
Details
Producer: Diamantis Winery
Wine: Magoutes Moschomavro
Vintage: 2023
Bottle size: 750ml
Country: Greece
Region: Macedonia
Locality: Siatista
Grape: Moschomavro
Type: Red wine
Vineyard setting: Limestone-and-clay slopes in the Magoutes area, 750–890 meters elevation
