Αρκαδία (Arkadia)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Arcadia is for the most part a mountainous to semi-mountainous region, encompassing the mountain massifs of Mainalon, Artemision, and Parnon.
• The majority of the region's vineyards are situated at altitudes above 600 metres, owing to the predominantly mountainous character of the terrain.
• The climate of the region is characterised by heavy rainfall and snowfall during winter.
• Summer in Arcadia features marked diurnal temperature variation, with low temperatures at night and high temperatures during the day, while showers and thunderstorms are frequent.

• Semi-sparkling wines have been produced in Arcadia for several decades, following research studies that demonstrated the viticultural zone's potential to yield semi-sparkling wines of very good quality.
• Since then, semi-sparkling wines have been produced systematically by the organised wineries of the region, acquiring a reputation closely linked to their geographical area of origin.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Greece

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — eambrosia
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1331
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)