2025 Malagousia, High Altitude Vines, Kanakaris

• Style: Bright, minerally Greek white
• Taste: Lemon, peach, tropical fruit, saline herbs, crisp acidity
• Food: Grilled fish, mussels, goat cheese, shellfish
• Occasion: Weeknight, summer drinking, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled young, 12% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Brightness itself: lemon, wild herbs and white flowers lead to a palate of peach and tropical stone fruit, anchored by saline minerality and crisp acidity that pulls you back for another sip. At 12% ABV, this is lithe and precise without heaviness, the fingerprint of altitude and cool air running through every pour.

The Winery — Kanakaris

Three generations of the Kanakaris family tend 55 hectares across Aigialeia's steep, north-facing slopes, planted between 450 and 1,150 metres elevation in the northwestern Peloponnese. Originally devoted to local varieties, they've thoughtfully expanded to include Malagousia, sourced from a local clone thriving in sandy, clay-topped soils that slow ripening and preserve delicate aromatics. The 2025 vintage benefited from steady, moderate conditions, delivering the purity this wine is known for. Winemaking is restrained—cool 36-hour pre-fermentation soak, gentle pressing, low-temperature fermentation with no malolactic or oak intervention—letting the grape and its site speak entirely.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with grilled fish, mussels, goat cheese or Greek mezze that demands something crisp and herbaceous. Its saline character sits comfortably alongside Peloponnese whites, and the mineral spine suggests it will age gracefully for several years, though it rewards chilling and drinking young. Perfect for weeknight suppers, Sunday lunch or summer aperitivo. Vegan-friendly, this is a wine that speaks to the distinctive growing environment of Aigialeia across Greece.