Γεράνεια (Gerania)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyards on the slopes of Geraneia at elevations of 200–700 m, with north-east to north-west exposure.
• Soils are calcareous and of moderate fertility, with a texture ranging from sandy loam to clay.
• Typical Mediterranean climate, with prevailing north to north-west winds channelled from the Gulf of Corinth toward the Saronic Gulf.
• Mean annual rainfall of 350 mm, with 70–80% concentrated between October and March.

• Ancient references to the wine of Aigosthena in Megaris appear in Polybius, linked to the sanctuary of Melampodion.
• Following phylloxera, the principal varieties are traditional ones: Savatiano, Roditis, and Mavroudi.

• The combination of climate, soils, grape varieties, and viticultural techniques shapes the quality characteristics of the PGI Geraneia wines.

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-A0840
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)