Καρδίτσα (Karditsa)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Viticulture in the mountain and semi-mountain areas of Agrafa, with historical autonomy dating back to 1525 (Treaty of Tamasio).
• Ideal soil and climatic conditions of the mountain and semi-mountain areas of the Prefecture of Karditsa.
• The uniqueness of the wines is attributed to the soil, climate, and influence of winds during the summer months.
• The diversity of soils in the region contributes to the quality characteristics of the wines of ΠΓΕ Karditsa.

• From 1525 onwards (Treaty of Tamasio), the people of Agrafa gained autonomy and the freedom to cultivate vineyards.
• The variety Mavro Mesenikola has been cultivated in the region since the period of Frankish rule.

• The uniqueness of the wines is attributed to the combination of soil, climate, and the influence of summer winds, together with the grape varieties and viticultural techniques employed.

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-A1592
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)