Samos Wine Union Muscat Grand Cru Samos

Muscat of Samos PDO, Greece

The flagship of the Samos range, Grand Cru is made from the oldest Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains vines on the island's high-altitude terraces. Intensely aromatic with orange blossom, apricot, and honey, balanced by the variety's natural acidity — one of the world's benchmark dessert Muscats.

Pairing intelligence

• dessert: Samos Grand Cru's orange blossom and honey character is a natural echo of baklava's syrup; pistachio's earthiness provides a savoury counterpoint while rose water mirrors the wine's floral depth.
• dessert: The wine's orange blossom and honey sweetness is a natural complement to this traditional Greek custard pastry; phyllo's buttery crispness provides textural contrast to the wine's liquid richness.
• cheese: Sweet Muscat and blue cheese is a classic dessert contrast; Roquefort's intense salinity and pungency are tamed by the wine's sweetness while dried apricot creates a bridge between wine and cheese.
• dessert: The wine's peach and apricot character mirrors the tarte's stone fruit; Greek yogurt's tartness bridges the wine's natural acidity while honey creates a direct flavour connection.