Μοσχάτος Ρόδου (Moschato Rodou)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The southeastern tip of Greece, Ρόδος enjoys the highest sunshine duration in the country.
• Sea breezes from May through September temper the summer heat, shaping a μεσογειακό μικροκλίμα.
• Multiple microclimates: altitude, soil, and vineyard aspect combine differently across each sub-zone.
• The diversity of soils in conjunction with climatic conditions determines the quality characteristics of ΠΟΠ wines.
• The mountain character of the vineyard: altitude and slope favour low yields of mountain-grown grapes.

• In 1971 Ρόδος received ΟΠΑΠ status for white, red, and sweet wines, thanks to the development of wineries from the early 20th century onward.
• Moscato di Trani is an Italian clone introduced to Ρόδος during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese, originating from the city of Trani in Puglia.

• The sun concentrates aromas and flavour in the skin of Μοσχάτο Άσπρο, giving it a golden-yellow colour with freckle-like spots.
• Moscato di Trani contributes to both dry white and sweet wines of the Aegean islands.

• Sun + sea breezes (May–September) + multiple microclimates → small quantities of exceptionally high-quality grapes.

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-A1567
• Official trade body site — CAIR — Agricultural Cooperative of Rhodes