Μοσχάτος Κεφαλληνίας (Moschato Kefallinias)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Flat to semi-flat terrain with deep clay-sandy soils — a unique combination for the ΠΟΠ Μοσχάτος Κεφαλληνίας.
• Westerly to south-westerly winds and close proximity to the sea create high humidity levels throughout the zone.
• The high humidity prevents vine stress and is especially beneficial during the critical véraison period.
• The climatic conditions facilitate the full expression of the aromatic potential of the Μοσχάτο variety.

• Viticulture on Kefalonia is mythologically linked to Kephalos, who is said to have planted a vine the moment he set foot on the island.
• White Muscat and Μαυροδάφνη are the principal varieties of the region, organically embedded in local culture.

• The aromatic potential of the Μοσχάτο variety is fully expressed thanks to the gradual, even ripening favoured by the high humidity.
• Μοσχάτος Κεφαλληνίας is produced as a dessert aromatic wine with a distinctive gustatory character deriving from its chemical composition and viticultural practices.

• Clay-sandy soils and high humidity generated by westerly to south-westerly winds allow the full expression of the aromatic potential of Μοσχάτο.

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-A1566
• Official trade body site — Kefalonia Winemakers Association