Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: evening primrose, rose, citrus
Palate: exotic fruit, citrus
Low-temperature vinification protects Moschofilero's sensitive aromatics, giving an intensely aromatic wine balancing evening primrose, rose and citrus over a light, balanced body with a crisp, slightly acidic aftertaste.
What it pairs with
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Pasta with basil
Mitravelas names pasta with basil; the primrose and rose notes meet fresh herbs. -
Chicken a la creme
The producer lists chicken in cream, which the crisp acidity lightens. -
Grilled shrimp
Named by Mitravelas; the citrus lift works with sweet shellfish. -
Savoury filo pies
The producer recommends pies, whose buttery pastry the acidity cuts.
Facts
- Producer
- Mitravelas Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Moschofilero (100%)
- Oak
- No oak; fermentation under controlled temperature at 15 to 16 degrees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €9-12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-3 from vintage
Frequently asked about White on Grey
What does White on Grey taste like?
Mitravelas describes an intensely aromatic wine that balances the aromas of evening primrose, rose and citrus, with unique aromas of exotic fruits, a light and balanced body and a crisp acidity.
How is White on Grey made?
The grapes are cooled before pressing, the wort is collected immediately and settled within 24 hours, then fermented with selected yeasts under a controlled temperature of 15 to 16 degrees to protect Moschofilero's sensitive aromas.
Where do the grapes come from?
The Moschofilero comes from Zevgolatio and Pelagos in the Mantinia area, on sandy loam soils with good drainage.
What food pairs with White on Grey?
The producer recommends it as an aperitif and with pasta with basil, chicken a la creme, grilled shrimps and pies, served at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.
Is White on Grey the same wine as Lefko se Gkri?
Yes. Mitravelas uses White on Grey in English and Lefko se Gkri in Greek, which is how Greek retailers list the wine.