Moschomavro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Moschomavro Naoussa
Moschomavro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, tomato leaf, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour cherry and savory herb notes over dense jammy fruit.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Sour-cherry and tomato-leaf profile
- Savory medium-bodied structure with freshness
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Naoussa · Amyndeon · Macedonia
- Classic styles: Northern Greek red with savory-herbal profile and bright acidity · Medium-bodied red for still and rose styles with lifted aromatics
Common questions
Is Moschomavro a red or white grape variety?
Moschomavro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Moschomavro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Moschomavro include sour cherry, tomato leaf and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Moschomavro?
Documented tells for Moschomavro: Look for sour cherry and savory herb notes over dense jammy fruit. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and fresh acidity..
What is Moschomavro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Moschomavro is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Mavrodaphne. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Moschomavro grown?
Classic regions for Moschomavro include Naoussa, Amyndeon and Macedonia.