Δωδεκάνησος (Dodekanisos)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AssyrtikoCabernet SauvignonMoschato Aspro B (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)Mavrothiriko NSauvignon Blanc BMerlot NMourvedre N (Monastrell)Chardonnay BSyrah NTempranillo NAthiri B (Atheri B)Cinsaut NGrenache Rouge N (Garnacha Tinta)Ugni Blanc B (Trebbiano Toscano)Mandilaria N (Mandelaria)Malagousia B (Malagouzia B)
Terroir
Natural factors
- The Dodecanese enjoys the greatest sunshine in Greece, while summer heat is moderated by sea breezes that blow from May through September.
- The altitude, soil, and aspect of the vineyards, combined with the island's numerous microclimates, result in the production of small quantities of exceptionally high-quality grapes.
- The high temperatures toward the end of summer are conducive to the sun-drying of grapes and, together with the intense sunshine, contribute to the production of liqueur wines.
Human factors
- In the early twentieth century, the sweet red wine ACANTIA was produced, taking its name from the port of Akantia on Rodos, from which shipments were made to domestic and export markets.
- In 1992, Rodos celebrated its 2,400th anniversary, an event attested by coins of that era bearing grapes on their faces as a symbol of the island's prosperity in the ancient world.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary · approximate area
Approximate area — the union of the administrative units named in the document (Eurostat GISCO or national cadastre boundaries).
Sources
- National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1580
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)
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