Moraitis Monemvasia-Malvasia White Paros PDO

Paros PDO, Greece

White from Monemvasia grape (ancestor of Malvasia varieties worldwide); Paros granitic and volcanic soils. Rich and aromatic: apricot, white peach, beeswax, and the island's distinctive sea mineral character. Textured from lees contact; an extraordinary historical variety that tastes unlike any other white grape. The original Malvasia.

Pairing intelligence

• fish course: Cycladic fish with Cycladic white; Monemvasia's apricot and sea mineral are born to accompany freshly grilled Aegean fish
• starter: Greek island summer dish with Greek island white; Monemvasia's floral and apricot notes complement the delicate stuffed flowers
• main: Island white wine with island seafood stew; Monemvasia's richness and acidity balance the tomato-olive-octopus combination