Χαλκιδική (Halkidiki)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyard of the PGI Chalkidiki production zone extends across the entire prefecture of Chalkidiki, a region with a diversity of soil types.
• The predominantly southerly exposure of the vineyard, the relief of the terrain, and the proximity to the sea together shape a typical Mediterranean climate in the Chalkidiki region.
• The Mediterranean climate of Chalkidiki is characterised by mild winters and cool summers, maintaining a large diurnal temperature range.

• During the Archaic and Classical periods, viticulture and winemaking in Macedonia are documented primarily through texts of the era and through depictions on coins, mainly from the 6th century BC, and to a lesser extent on vessels of the Classical period.
• Vineyards existed in Chalkidiki, Thasos, Pella, and Stageira, where Aristotle himself maintained a vineyard.

• The combination of climatic conditions with the diversity of soils in the region, the cultivated grape varieties, and the viticultural practices applied all contribute to the quality characteristics of PGI Chalkidiki wines.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Greece

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1403
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)