Malagousia
White wine grape variety
Also known as Malagouzia
Malagousia is a white wine grape with signature aromas of peach, apricot, honeysuckle. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Viognier and Gewurztraminer.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for peach-apricot fruit and honeysuckle aromatics with notable intensity.
- Check body as medium-plus with freshness, often richer than very light aromatic whites.
Confidence signals
- Stone-fruit floral aromatic signature
- High aromatic intensity with balanced freshness
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Macedonia · Thessaly · Central Greece
- Classic styles: Aromatic modern Greek white · Medium-plus bodied floral-stone fruit dry white
Common questions
Is Malagousia a red or white grape variety?
Malagousia is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malagousia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malagousia include peach, apricot and honeysuckle. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malagousia?
Documented tells for Malagousia: Look for peach-apricot fruit and honeysuckle aromatics with notable intensity. and Check body as medium-plus with freshness, often richer than very light aromatic whites..
What is Malagousia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malagousia is most commonly confused with Viognier, Gewurztraminer and Moscato Giallo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malagousia grown?
Classic regions for Malagousia include Macedonia, Thessaly and Central Greece.