Φθιώτιδα (Fthiotida)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet-SauvignonRoditisΣαββατιανό Β (Sabbatiano B)AgiorgitikoVradianoSemillonCabernet-FrancAglianicoSauvignonVerdicchio Bianco B. (Verdicchio Bianco)MerlotAidaniChardonnayΡομπόλα Β (Rompola B)Λημνιό Ν (Lemnio N)SyrahAssyrtikoKontokladi (Kontokladi Lefko)AthiriGrenache (Garnacha Tinta)Schioppettino N. (Schioppettino)Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Μαλαγουζιά Β (Malagouzia B)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Mountain zone at 350–550 m elevation, on the foothills of Parnassus, with vineyards planted on slopes to ensure drainage and sun exposure.
- Clay and loam soils with pH below 6, rich in calcium carbonate, on the foothills of Parnassus.
- Mediterranean climate with strong continental influences: cold winters (down to −0 °C) and cool summers (mean temperature 25.5 °C).
- Mean annual rainfall of 789.6 mm, concentrated between October and April; a distribution typical of a Mediterranean climate.
- Strong north-easterly winds in winter; winds of low to moderate intensity in spring and summer.
Human factors
- Viticulture in the area is attested from ancient sources, including the writings of Pausanias.
- The bond between vine, wine, and local life continues today through events celebrating wine and cultural tradition.
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-A1571
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)