Mouctharo grape variety

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Mouchtaro is a very rare indigenous dark-skinned grape variety of Central Greece. Up until recently, it could only be found in Askri Valley, where the old bush vines produce low yields of concentrated grapes.

The high demand for white instead of red wines and the low yields that the variety tends to produce in the arid slopes under the mountains are responsible for its near extinction, as growers understandably favoured other local varieties. As a vine that can withstand the heat, more and more producers of Central Greece have recently turned to Mouchtaro.

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AKA: Unique DNA genotype related to Mavro Spetson
Berry/ bunch size: Medium size grapes in medium size bunches
Alcohol: Medium - High
Tannins: Medium
Body: Medium- Full
Characteristic: Vigorous and productive, late bud break and late ripening
Resistance to drought: High
Style of wines: Pleasant and refreshing rose wines and deep coloured fruity and mineral red wines.
Fun Fact: Mouchtaro is grown exclusively in the Askri area, near Thebes, in the Muses valley. It is steadily gaining a reputation as a star variety of Central Greece
Food Pairings: Meat, sausages and fat cheeses

Mouchtaro produces:

  • Usually the wines of Mouchtaro are monovarietals and in reds the variety shows good affiliation with careful use of oak. In some cases, it is blended with international varieties.
  • Tannins tend to be soft, and the grape's colour is rich, especially from old bush vines. Mouchtaro can boast a wide range of different wine styles.
  • Pale-coloured roses with lively acidity and a spicy aftertaste.
  • Pink-hued, fruit-driven and subtle rosé wines.
  • Deep purple coloured reds with fleshy black fruit aromas.
  • Concentrated, age-worthy, complex red wines".

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