Malagouzia Wine – Greek Dry White 13.5% ABV

Zacharias Malagouzia Wine from the Peloponnese

Malagouzia wine brings together ripe fruit aromas, fresh herbs and a crisp finish. This Greek white wine comes from the Peloponnese and offers a dry style with a medium body. Pair it with seafood, poultry or pesto pasta for a meal that complements its lively character.

What does it taste like?

In the glass, a bright lemon colour catches the light, while green reflections add freshness to its appearance. First, pear, mango and citrus aromas introduce the wine. Then, peach, citron and pineapple flavours develop on the palate.

Alongside the fruit, basil and mint notes add a gently herbal character. Meanwhile, moderate acidity keeps each sip crisp and balances the richer flavours. The finish lingers, bringing the fruit and herbs together.

Although the tasting notes include ripe tropical fruit, this is a dry white wine. Therefore, choose it when you want aromatic fruit flavours with a dry finish.

At a glance

• Producer: Zacharias.
• Grape: 100% Malagouzia.
• Origin: Peloponnese, Greece.
• Classification: Protected Geographical Indication, or PGI.
• Style: Dry white, with a medium body.
• Aromas: Pear, mango and citrus.
• Palate: Peach, citron, pineapple, basil and mint.
• Acidity: Moderate and crisp.
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C.

What food goes with it?

Start with grilled fish or prawns, adding lemon and fresh herbs to echo the wine’s citrus character. Alternatively, serve it with roast chicken and a simple green salad.

For pasta, choose lighter sauces that leave room for the fruit and herbal notes. In particular, basil pesto makes a natural partner for the wine’s aromatic profile. Try it with courgette pasta, too, finishing the dish with fresh basil.

Zacharias Malagouzia wine also pairs with sushi and sashimi. Meanwhile, lightly seasoned Asian dishes offer another way to explore its combination of fruit and freshness.

For a Mediterranean spread, bring together seafood, fresh salads and herb dressing. This gives you several complementary flavours without needing a complicated menu.

Greek grapes and careful winemaking

Zacharias makes this wine entirely from Malagouzia grapes, allowing one variety to shape its character. Its PGI Peloponnese designation identifies the wine’s regional origin.

The winery harvests the grapes by hand in late August. Next, it uses a 14-hour cold maceration before fermentation. The wine then ferments in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 16–18°C.

For drinkers exploring native Greek grapes, this single-variety bottling provides a clear starting point.

The story behind Malagouzia

Malagouzia, or Malagousia, has a remarkable modern history. By the 1970s, few people knew the grape, and some thought it had disappeared.

However, researchers and dedicated growers helped bring it back into cultivation and winemaking. Today, producers across mainland Greece and several islands grow the variety. As a result, its revival forms an important part of modern Greek wine’s story.

Choosing this bottle offers an introduction to that heritage through a wine with clear fruit and herbal character.

How to serve it

Serve chilled at 8–10°C in a white wine glass. Then, take a moment to explore the pear and citrus aromas before tasting.

For a straightforward food pairing, serve Zacharias Malagouzia wine with grilled prawns and a squeeze of lemon. Alternatively, choose pesto pasta for a pairing that highlights its basil notes. Either way, keep the cooking simple and let the ingredients complement the wine.