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New Releases: Zafeirakis Malagousia Microcosmos 2019
March 30, 2020 3 min read

New Releases: Zafeirakis Malagousia Microcosmos 2019

I have not written about Malagousia in a while. The variety that went  from almost extinction (until the late '60s) to being grown in every corner of the country, exceeding 500 hectares of plantings (close to one-tenth of the Greek vineyard). I have covered the mystery of its origins, conclusions about its styles, its expressions and ageing potential in previous posts. What is left? Let us take a look at its evolution over time. What I think is clear about the course of its diversity is that it has been dynamic in recent years; exciting examples have been produced that add plurality and depth. A bright case is the work of Christos Zafeirakis, which is the reason for this small article, whose new Malagousia will be released under the name Microcosmos.

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