Αργολίδα (Αrgolida)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Αργιλώδη soils of medium mechanical composition, sloping and well-drained, with variations according to gradient and altitude.
• Altitudes of 50–600 m, with a predominantly south-easterly exposure of the vineyards.
• A temperate μεσογειακό κλίμα with afternoon southerly sea breezes from the Argolic Gulf.
• Mean annual rainfall below 500 mm, conditions suited to dry-farmed viticulture.
• Summer winds constitute a key local climatic factor defining the distinctiveness of the ΠΓΕ.

• Viticulture in Argolis dates back to Mycenaean civilisation, with archaeological finds attesting to vine cultivation and wine production.
• Specific local estate areas (Gymno, Malandreni, Didymo, Ermioni) have historically been significant wine-producing localities.

• The uniqueness of the wine is attributed to the combination of soil, climate, and summer winds together with the grape varieties and viticultural techniques employed.

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-A0850
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)