Moschofilero: The Versatile Greek White Wine

The Peloponnese grape produces wines with varying styles and expressions.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Moschofilero grape, abundant in Greece's Peloponnese region, has recently gained popularity for its ability to produce a range of white wine styles. The Gai'a Wines' Monograph Moschofilero, with its saline, floral, and spicy profile, pairs well with seafood, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines.

Why it matters

Greek white wines, especially those made from the Moschofilero grape, are gaining recognition for their versatility and ability to complement a variety of cuisines. As the 'modern Greek wine revolution' continues, the Moschofilero grape is emerging as a standout varietal that showcases the country's winemaking potential.

The details

The Moschofilero grape, nicknamed the 'Chameleon' for its ability to produce diverse wine styles, is the focus of Gai'a Wines' Monograph bottling. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Arcadian plateaus of the Mantinia region in the Peloponnese, where the cool climate allows the pink-skinned Moschofilero to develop intense, spicy, and floral aromas as well as crisp acidity. The wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a 12% ABV wine with a saline, earthy, and lengthy finish.

  • The 2018 vintage of the Gai'a Wines Monograph Moschofilero was tasted at the Beverly Hills restaurant Avra in 2026.

The players

Gai'a Wines

A winery considered a pioneer in the 'modern Greek wine revolution', founded in 1994 and known for its Moschofilero bottlings.

Winebow

The importer that represents Gai'a Wines and provides information on the pronunciation of the winery's name and details about the Monograph Moschofilero.

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What they’re saying

“The grapes for the Monograph Moschofilero 'come from vineyards located in the Arcadian plateaus in the Mantinia region of Peloponnese, at an altitude of 1,500 feet.' In this cool-climate region, 'the pink-skinned Moschofilero thrives, developing intense, spicy and floral aromatics and crisp acidity.”

— Winebow (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

The Moschofilero grape's ability to produce a range of white wine styles, from saline and floral to spicy and earthy, showcases the versatility and potential of Greek winemaking. As the 'modern Greek wine revolution' continues, the Moschofilero is emerging as a standout varietal that pairs well with a variety of cuisines.