Μαντινεία (Mantinia)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Plateau at a mean elevation of 660 m, with soils spanning three soil taxonomic orders: Entisols, Inceptisols, and Alfisols.
• Flat sections: αλλουβιακά deposits of sandy-clay materials and Terra Rossa; slopes: ασβεστόλιθος and dolomitic limestone.
• Typical μεσογειακό κλίμα: annual rainfall of 781 mm, peaking in December (176 mm) and at its lowest in August (14 mm).
• Summer northerly winds temper the effect of seasonal heat, favouring the retention of acidity.

• Viticulture dating back to antiquity; Homer described Μαντινεία as 'rich in vines' and the region is closely associated with the cult of Dionysus.

• Dry white: straw-yellow with greenish/pink highlights, notes of citrus, lemon blossom, rose, and jasmine, with a characteristic acidity.
• Αφρώδης οίνος: pale yellow-green, fine bubbles, aromas of rose, honey, and yeast, pronounced acidity, and a finish ranging from dry to sweet.

• The 660 m elevation and cool climate lead to late ripening of Μοσχοφίλερο (first ten days of October), preserving high acidity.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-GR-A1554