Αγορά (Agora)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyards at altitudes of 200–600 m, predominantly on slopes, within the administrative boundaries of Agora and Pigadia Doxatou.
• Soils of medium mechanical composition (LS, SCL), slightly alkaline, with a low calcium carbonate content.
• Mean annual rainfall of 445 mm, concentrated between October and April; gentle rains before véraison favour quality.
• The breeze of the Strymonic Gulf, the shelter afforded by the mountains, and riverine influences together shape the local microclimate.

• The winemaking history of Drama dates to antiquity: Dionysus is linked to Pangaio and Falakro, and his cult continued through to Roman times.
• No indigenous varieties have survived due to historical devastation; today, renowned European and Greek varieties are cultivated.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A0267
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)