Δωδεκάνησος (Dodekanisos)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The highest sunshine hours in Greece, with summer heat tempered by sea breezes from May through September.
• Multiple microclimates: altitude, soil type, and vineyard aspect combine across mountain and hillside vineyard sites.
• Soil diversity in combination with climate shapes the quality characteristics of the ΠΓΕ Δωδεκανήσου wines.
• High late-summer temperatures combined with intense sunshine favour the sun-drying of grapes.
• The south-eastern position of the Dodecanese in the Mediterranean, with mountainous and hilly relief that hosts vineyards.

• Rhodian amphorae stamped with the image of the Sun God spread 'Rhodian wine' throughout Greece, Egypt, and Rome.
• Mandated low yields per stremma and a system of 'honest harvesting' ensure quality-based grape selection.

• The ΠΓΕ Δωδεκανήσου wines are shaped by the interplay of climate, soil, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques.
• Liqueur wines are produced through the sun-drying of grapes under the high temperatures of late summer and intense sunshine.

• Climate & terroir: sunshine + sea breezes from May through September + soil + microclimates → quality mountain grapes with low yields.

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-A1580
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)