The zone's terrain is flat or semi-flat, a characteristic that defines its distinctive identity.
The soils of the zone are deep and uniquely clay-sandy, a feature intrinsically linked to the distinctiveness of the production area.
The zone lies in close proximity to the sea and is exposed to westerly and south-westerly winds, a factor that contributes to high humidity levels throughout the area.
High humidity levels facilitate smooth and even ripening of the grapes, preventing stress and allowing full expression of the variety's aromatic potential.
The area's high humidity also plays a beneficial role during the véraison period.
Human factors
According to legend, Kephalos settled on the island and planted in the ground the vine he had brought with him as a reminder of his homeland.
Muscat Blanc and Mavrodaphne are the most emblematic cultivations of the area, elements of a local culture that retains a strongly agricultural character to this day.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
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Approximate area — the Bétard 2022 dataset polygon (EU PDOs), at municipality resolution.
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