Μαυροδάφνη Πατρών (Mavrodafni Patron)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Soils of medium mechanical composition; limestone soils are considered the most suitable for Μαυροδάφνη.
• The presence of μάργες (especially in Paliki) enhances the pedological distinctiveness of the zone.
• Maritime μεσογειακό κλίμα with a mean temperature range of 17–18 °C, classifying the area as temperate.
• Mean annual rainfall of 600–800 mm, accompanied by particularly high relative humidity.
• The vineyard zone extends from Πάτρα to Chalandritsa (~20 km), Arla, and Kato Achaia.

• The variety Μαυροδάφνη is documented as early as the 16th century as a variety of Kefalonia.
• Gustavo Clauss founded a large winery in Πάτρα in 1870, promoting Μαυροδάφνη on a global scale.

• Aromatic profile: notes of cherry, vanilla, dried fruits, and raisins derived from extended, intensely oxidative ageing.
• Palate structure with high alcohol (17–19%) and residual sugar (130–140 g/L), with a character that develops through oxidative evolution.

• Limestone soils with μάργες shape the distinctiveness of the zone and favour the Μαυροδάφνη variety.

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-A1048