Καστοριά (Kastoria)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyards at 450–650 m elevation, mainly on slopes, in the Metamorphosi and Koromilia areas.
• Typical ηπειρωτικό κλίμα/semi-continental climate: mean annual temperature 14 °C, rainfall 850 mm.
• Soils of moderate organic matter content, moderately alkaline, with a relatively high calcium carbonate content.
• Summer sunshine and high temperatures favour sugar accumulation — a prerequisite for Λιαστός οίνος production.
• Local summer winds form part of the distinctive terroir of ΠΓΕ Καστοριάς.

• Viticulture in Καστοριά dates from the mid-15th century; taxes on vineyards accounted for 24.2% of total tax revenue (1529–1530).
• Λιαστοί οίνοι were traditionally produced by local winemakers; their systematic production and distribution began approximately two decades ago.

• The Λιαστοί οίνοι of Καστοριάς develop distinctive aromatic compounds thanks to sugar accumulation driven by high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
• The organoleptic profile of ΠΓΕ Καστοριάς wines is shaped by the combination of soil, climate, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques.

• A continental climate with high temperatures and prolonged summer sunshine allows sufficient sugar accumulation for Λιαστός οίνος production.

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-A1013
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)