Μεσενικόλα (Mesenikola)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Continental (ηπειρωτικό κλίμα) with harsh winters and cool summers, due to altitude and proximity to Lake Plastiras.
• Vineyards on the eastern slopes of the Agrafa mountains, part of the Pindos range, with a south-easterly aspect.
• Sloping soils with small landholdings, unsuitable for other crops, on the mountainous and semi-mountainous hillsides.

• From 1525 (Treaty of Tamasio) onwards, the people of Agrafa gained autonomy and the right to cultivate vines freely under Ottoman rule.
• Μαύρο Μεσενικόλα has been cultivated since the Frankish occupation; tradition links its name to a Byzantine nobleman who settled in the area.

• Single-varietal wines from Μαύρο Μεσενικόλα display a deep colour, aromas of dark red fruits, and soft tannins.
• The ηπειρωτικό κλίμα, with harsh winters and cool summers, shapes the organoleptic profile of the ΠΟΠ Μεσενικόλα wines.

• The ηπειρωτικό κλίμα, with cool summers owing to the altitude of the Agrafa range and proximity to Lake Plastiras, shapes the character of the wines.

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