Έβρος (Evros)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Semi-mountainous zone at elevations above 20 m, with vineyards located primarily on slopes.
• Medium-textured soils (SL, SCL), neutral pH, with low calcium carbonate content.
• Climate close to maritime but with pronounced continental tendencies; mean summer temperature 26.3°C, with winters frequently dropping below 0°C.
• Mean annual rainfall ~620 mm with a μεσογειακό κλίμα distribution (October–April); evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation during the growing season.
• Strong north-easterly winds in winter; winds of low to moderate intensity during spring and summer.

• The ancient Thracian tribe of the Kikones were pioneering viticulturists in Θράκη; Homer references their wine in both epics.
• Before phylloxera (early 20th century), the vineyards of Soufli covered approximately 7,000 stremma; after 1920 they were replanted on phylloxera-resistant rootstocks.

• The high temperatures of late summer and the abundant sunshine contribute to the production of high-quality liqueur wines.
• Both red and white liqueur wines are produced, with a traditional presence in the region spanning many decades.

• The combination of soil, climate, and summer winds with the grape varieties and viticultural techniques gives the wines of ΠΓΕ Έβρος their unique character.

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-A1045
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)