Αμύνταιο (Amynteo)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyards at 520–720 m elevation on the Αμύνταιο plateau, Florina Prefecture — among the highest ΠΟΠ zones in Greece.
• Soils are alluvial in origin (ancient lacustrine deposits), light to medium in texture, with excellent drainage.
• The αμμώδες soils favour the most typical expression of the Ξινόμαυρο variety within the zone.
• The distinctive microclimate of the Αμύνταιο–Petrades–Xino Nero zone imparts elevated acidity (malic + tartaric acid).
• Marshy areas are explicitly excluded from the ΠΟΠ Αμύνταιο production zone.

• Official Ο.Π.Α.Π. recognition was granted in 1972, while the Ε.Α.Σ. was founded in 1945 and its winery established in 1959.
• The first experimental sparkling wine vinifications from Ξινόμαυρο were undertaken in 1971 by the Ε.Α.Σ. Αμυνταίου.

• Ξινόμαυρο from Αμύνταιο is characterised by a rich, complex bouquet, a delicate body, well-structured tannins, and high acidity that favours ageing.
• The elevated acidity (malic + tartaric acid), combined with a fruity and floral character, makes the grapes ideally suited for αφρώδεις οίνους.

• The αμμώδες soils (alluvial, ancient lacustrine deposits) favour the most typical expression of Ξινόμαυρο.

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 PDO-GR-A1395
• Official trade body site — ΕΑΣ Αμυνταίου — Coop Amynteo