Μαυροδάφνη Κεφαλληνίας (Mavrodafni Kefallinias)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Soils of limestone composition with μάργες in Paliki shape the distinctive character of the area.
• A particular microclimate with high relative humidity characterises the geographical production zone.
• Semi-mountainous, non-irrigated vineyards in proximity to the coastal zone, with relatively low yields.
• The geographical units of Paliki and Thinaía (Thinia) in Kefalonia serve as the main production centres.
• Μαυροδάφνη is widely considered an indigenous variety of Kefalonia.

• During the Venetian period, Μαυροδάφνη formed part of an unusual monopoly owing to its resilience in transport.
• In 1858, Dr. Nik. Piniatoros founded a Wine-Making Company; in 1872 it was acquired by the Englishman Ernest Toul.

• An intense aromatic and flavour profile develops as a result of the low yields of semi-mountainous, non-irrigated vineyards.

• Semi-mountainous vineyards close to the sea, low yields → pronounced aromatic and flavour characteristics.

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 PDO-GR-A1055
• Official trade body site — Kefalonia Winemakers Association