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| Moschofilero | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Moschofilero grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | Rose |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list ofsynonyms |
| Origin | Greece |
| VIVC number | 8068 |
Moschofilero (Greek Μοσχοφίλερο) is anaromatic whitegrape ofGreek origins with a pink/purple skin and quite spicy flavor with goodacidity. Grown throughout much of Greece and primarily inPeloponnese where it is traditionally used to make a dry and boldwine with much spice and perfume. It is characterized by a "rose garden"bouquet and is usually paired with fresh fruit or fruit-based desserts. It makes still, sparkling, anddessert wines, and can have characteristics similar to theMuscat. It ripens late and can have problems with hot weather. It is the grape required to make the "Mantineia"PDOblanc de griswines.
Moschofilero grows in Northern California at theAbbey of New Clairvaux since 2011. The original Moschofilero cuttings were imported in 1948 byHarold Olmo, grape breeder at theUniversity of California, Davis, where they were stored until the abbey of New Clairvaux took interest in the early 2000s.[1]
Moschofilero is also known under the synonyms Fileri Tripoleos, Filleri Tripoleos, Moschophilero, Moscophilero, Mosxofilero, Phileri Tripoleos.[2] TheFiléri family of cultivars also includes the white and black Filéri varietals.
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