Μεσενικόλα (Mesenikola)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Continental climate with harsh winters and cool summers, owing to altitude and proximity to Lake Plastira.
- Vineyards on the eastern slopes of the Agrafa range, part of the Pindus massif, with a south-easterly aspect.
- Sloping soils with small plot sizes, unsuitable for other crops, on the mountain and semi-mountain hillsides.
Human factors
- From 1525 (Treaty of Tamasio) onward, the Agrafa communities gained autonomy and the right to cultivate vines freely under Ottoman rule.
- Mavro Mesenikola has been cultivated since the Frankish occupation; tradition links its name to a Byzantine nobleman who settled in the area.
Product characteristics
- Single-varietal wines made from Mavro Mesenikola display a deep colour, aromas of dark red fruits, and soft tannins.
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-A1253
- Official trade body site — ΕΔΟΑΟ — Εθνική Διεπαγγελματική Οργάνωση Αμπέλου & Οίνου