Ανάβυσσος (Anavyssos)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Dry climate with mild winters and hot summers: mean annual temperature 23.8 °C and rainfall 257 mm.
• Argillaceous-loamy soil — a combination of clay and loam characteristic of the αμπελουργική ζώνη of Anávyssos.
• The area is enclosed by hills and mountain massifs that form a natural protective barrier.
• Coastal location: proximity to the sea enhances the advantages of viticulture.
• Summer winds act as a defining factor in the uniqueness of the ΠΓΕ Ανάβυσσος wines.

• Viticulture in Anávyssos dates back to the Archaic period (700–500 BC), with an emphasis on wine exportation.
• The bond between vine, wine, and the cultural and economic life of the region continues to this day through organised events.

• Soil, climate, and summer winds combine with grape varieties and viticultural techniques to shape the uniqueness of ΠΓΕ Ανάβυσσος wines.

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-A0859
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)