Monemvasia

Monemvasia is a white grape variety grown in various parts of Greece. It is most commonly associated with the wines shipped out of the Greek port of Monemvasia as early as the 13th century, many of which were thought to have been part of the Malvasia group of grapes which have made their way around Europe. Recent DNA profiling has revealed no connection with any of the Malvasia grapes however. In the PDO wine of Monemvasia-Malvasia it must constitute at least 50% of the blend.