2/2 This is restrained & fresh, shows great today. It has another decade, maybe two. It's a bit pricey--$50s for a 500ml. 14% alc. Winery: "Monemvassia...came to Paros centuries ago...not the same grape with what is now known as Malvasia di Candia Aromatica...." #wine #greece #malvasia #paros

2/2

It is a bit pricey--$50s for a 500ml. 14% alc.

The winery said that "Monemvassia...came to Paros centuries ago, Malvasia Paros (PDO) made by sun-dried Monemvassia grapes....Monemvassia grape is not the same grape with what is now known as Malvasia di Candia Aromatica or other Malvasias, but some studies say it might be a historic ancestor of the Malvasia family."

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Monemvasia, a unique medieval fortress town on a rocky island off the Peloponnese coast in Greece.

Connected to the mainland by a bridge, no cars are allowed beyond the city gate. All on foot, compacted and preserved from the Byzantine and Venetian times. Quite an experience to stay overnight there.

Try off season.

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