Papagiannakos Kalogeri Malagouzia

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Wine Description

Founded in 1919, Domaine Papagiannakos is located in the Attica region of Central Greece, just 18 miles from Athens. Today, the winery is run by the 3rd generation, Vassilis Papagiannakos, who has issued a new era of modern winemaking while still maintaining the family’s dedication to cultivating and preserving the region’s most famous indigenous grape, Savatiano, in addition to the recently rediscovered Malagousia.

Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
Savatiano Old Vines
Malagousia Vineyard
Yiannis Papagiannakos Harvest 1955
Papagiannakos Women Harvest 1950
Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
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Acclaim
“The 2021 Malagouzia Kalogeri is unoaked, very dry and comes in at 12.6% alcohol. This is a beautifully constructed Malagouzia, with a fresh feel, good depth and unctuous texture. It shows the typical aromatics and flavors that have made this grape so popular, but this is not a flamboyant Malagouzia in style, if I can put it that way. It leans a little more to structure, which seems typical of what I've seen of late. There might also be a reductive hint, but nothing too serious and that got better as it aired out. Overall, this is a lovely fresh white. It might have a better than average chance of holding well for a few years, but that's rarely the point with this grape. It is fine now and might be even better in the spring or summer of 2023.”
— Wine Advocate, Sep 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Limestone and Clay
Elevation:
165 feet
Exposure:
Northern
Harvest time:
Mid-August
Average Vine Age:
20 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Malagousia
Fermentation container:
INOX stainless-steel tanks
Total SO2
104
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.36
Acidity:
5.55 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
20.1 g/L
Total SO2
104
Residual sugar:
0.5 g/L
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Wine Production

The Malagousia grapes are fermented in INOX stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature in order to preserve the varietal aromatics. Vinified in a dry style, this wine bears the regional Attiki PGI appellation designation.

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About the Vineyard

The Malagouzia vineyards used for the Papagiannakos Kalogeri are located in southeastern Attica at an altitude of 165 feet. The vineyard is relatively young, with an average of 20-years-old, and has a north-facing exposure. The vineyard is farmed without irrigation, resulting in low-yielding vines that produce grapes with rich, concentrated fruit flavors.