Εύβοια (Evia)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon NGrenache Blanc B (Garnacha Blanca)Grenache Rouge N (Garnacha Tinta)Merlot NSauvignon Blanc BSyrah NViognier BΑγιωργίτικο Ν (Agiorgitiko)Αηδάνι Άσπρο Β (Aedani aspro B)Βραδυανό Ν (Braduano N)Λιάτικο Ν (Liatiko N)Μαλαγουζιά Β (Malagouzia B)Μονεμβασιά Β (Monembasia B)Μοσχάτο Άσπρο Β (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)Μοσχοφίλερο N (Moschofilero)Ρητινό Ν (Vinhao)Ροδίτης Rs (Roditis)Σαββατιανό Β (Sabbatiano B)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Vineyard soils: sandy to clayey, medium-textured (SL, SCL), neutral pH, low calcium carbonate content.
- Geological continuity with Attica: predominantly schists, with volcanic activity during the Quaternary period of the Cenozoic.
- Mediterranean climate, mean annual temperature 18.4 °C, rainfall approximately 600 mm concentrated between October and April.
- Vineyards range from 10 m to 600 m in altitude, on the slopes of three mountain massifs (Telethrio, Dirfys, Ohi) and on the plains.
Human factors
- Viticulture on Euboea is documented from Homer, who described Histiaia as 'rich in vines'.
- In the 19th century, Kymi exported wine mainly to France, accumulating wealth through the trade of agricultural products.
Product characteristics
- PGI Euboea white wines display a pale green to lightly golden colour, with aromas of citrus, flowers, and ripe fruit, and a palate of adequate body.
- PGI Euboea red wines display a deep red colour with purple hues in youth, notes of blackcurrant, cherry, and pepper, soft tannins, and a persistent finish.
Terroir / wine link
- Wind conditions: marine air masses meet the mountains, generating a diurnal temperature range of up to 10 °C during the véraison period.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1559
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)