Άβδηρα (Avdira)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AssyrtikoCabernet-SauvignonRoditisAgiorgitikoMuscat D Alexandrie (Muscat Of Alexandria)Sauvignon BlancMerlotChardonnayΛημνιό Ν (Lemnio N)Памид (Pamid)SyrahAthiriGrenache Gris (Garnacha Roja)Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Μαλαγουζιά Β (Malagouzia B)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Semi-lowland zone at 100–200 m elevation; vineyards situated on slopes and hillocks
- Medium-textured soils (SL, SCL), neutral pH, low calcium carbonate content
- μεσογειακό κλίμα with continental tendencies; summer average 24°C, winter average 6°C
- Mean rainfall ~850 mm, concentrated between December and April; moisture deficit during the growing season
- Strong north-easterly winds in winter; light-to-moderate winds in spring and summer
Human factors
- Viticulture in Άβδηρα dates to antiquity, mentioned in a paean by Pindar.
- The vine and wine have always been inseparably bound to the cultural, social, and economic life of the region.
Terroir / wine link
- The combination of climate and soils of the area is directly linked to the character of the ΠΓΕ Άβδηρα.
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-A0861
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)