Λάρνακα (Larnaka)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
ΣΟΒΙΝΙΟΝ (Sauvignon Blanc)ΣΕΜΙΓΙΟΝ (Semillon)ΛΕΥΚΑΔΑ (Leukada)ΟΦΘΑΛΜΟ (Ophthalmo)ΜΑΡΑΘΕΥΤΙΚΟ (Maratheutiko)ΜΑΤΑΡΟ (Monastrell)ΜΑΛΑΓΑ (Muscat Of Alexandria)Ξυνιστέρι (Ksunisteri)ΝΤΟΠΙΟ ΜΑΥΡΟ (Ntopio Mauro)Asyrtiko B (Assyrtiko)Giannoudhi N (Yiannoudhi)Shiraz (Syrah)Riesling Italian (Welschriesling)Chardonnay BTraminer B (Gewuerztraminer)Agiorgitiko NRiesling Rhine (Riesling Weiss)Altesse BGamay NCabernet-Sauvignon NPinot Blanc BVlouriko N (Flouriko)Pinot Noir NCabernet Franc NMerlot NoirSylvaner B (Silvaner Gruen)Morocanella BMuller-Thurgau B (Mueller Thurgau Weiss)Spourtiko B (Spourtico)Canella B (Kanella)Moschato Samou (Muscat Ottonel)Moschato Aspro B (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)Promara B
Terroir
Natural factors
- The vineyards of the Larnaka district are found mainly in the villages of Anafotida, Vavatsinia, Kato Drys, Mazatos, Pano Lefkara, and Odou, on calcareous soils.
- The area has a semi-mountainous topography with gentle natural slopes, at elevations ranging from 100 to 700 metres, with average gradients of 0 to 20 degrees.
- Larnaka has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
- Based on measurements recorded during the period 1991–2005, the mean daily temperature averages 19.6 °C, while summer temperatures at lower elevations range between 25 and 27.6 °C and winter temperatures between 11.8 and 13.7 °C.
- Mean annual rainfall in the area averages 351.5 mm, with December, January, February, and March recording the highest precipitation.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary · approximate area
Approximate area — the union of the administrative units named in the document (Eurostat GISCO or national cadastre boundaries).
Sources
- National product specification (PDF) — eambrosia-ec
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-CY-A1620