Mylonas Malagouzia Mandilaria Rosé 2023
Mylonas Malagouzia Mandilaria is bright pale salmon in colour, with intense aromas of spring flowers, red fruit and hints of mineral notes. Rich aromas on the palate are accentuated by crisp, fresh notes and a spicy aftertaste.
The story of the Mylonas Winery started in 1917 in the region of Keratea in Eastern Attica with the grandfather of the present owners. Antonis Mylonas left the grape must to ferment in amphorae, since stainless steel tanks were unknown at that time. The small business passed to his son Dimitris, who continued the wine tradition, expanding the enterprise with the purchase of new vineyards and creation of a small, modern winery. Upon his death in 2000, his three sons took over the responsibility and created a brand new, small, modern winery, making their first official presence in the Greek market in 2006. Their aim is to create high-quality wines that express the grape variety and terroir.
The grapes are hand-picked into small crates and taken immediately to the winery. Cooled to 8°C, the grapes are destemmed before maceration of the two varieties for 14 hours at 10°C. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (18°C) in small stainless steel tanks, then the wine is left on the lees for three months with frequent stirring.
| RRP | £18.49 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12% |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attika |
| Grapes | Malagousia 80%, Mandilaria 20% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
Mylonas Winery was started in 1917 in Keratea, eastern Attica, by grandfather Antonis, whose main occupation was the vine and winemaking. As stainless steel tanks were relatively unknown at the time, he would leave the grape must to ferment in amphorae. Years later his son Dimitris took over and continued the wine tradition, but expanded the enterprise with new vineyards, creating a small, modern winery. Eventually his sons took the helm and continue to expand in homage to their father and grandfather. The family own 12 hectares located from 80-200 metres above sea level. The soils are mainly limestone and schist with some gravel sites, too. Surrounded by the sea, Attica’s winters and cool summers provide ideal conditions for viticulture. Mylonas have become synonymous with the Savatiano variety, for which they have won many awards.
