Ίσμαρος (Ismaros)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyard of the PGI Ismaros production zone extends across the delimited area of Ismaros at elevations ranging from 50 to 300 metres above sea level.
• The south-westerly aspect of the vineyard, the relief of the terrain, and the proximity to the sea contribute to the prevalence of a terrestrial Mediterranean microclimate in the area.
• The microclimate of the area is characterised by mild winters and cool summers with a wide diurnal temperature range.
• During the summer months, the north-westerly wind known as the Samothrakiotis prevents high temperatures from developing in the vineyards of the area.

• Viticulture in the area experienced a decline due mainly to the devastation caused by phylloxera and the emigration of the agricultural workforce to foreign countries and urban centres, with its revival initiated by private enterprise.
• Events centred on viticulture are held in the Ismaros area, such as the Saint John festivals, and today more than 1,000 stremmas of vineyards are under cultivation.

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

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Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A0423
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)