Μοσχάτος Λήμνου (Moschatos Limnou)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Volcanic, fine-grained, and deep soils allow deep root penetration and water autonomy for the vine.
• Slightly acidic soils, rich in minerals and potassium; potassium increases sugar levels and favours the production of sweet wines.
• Vineyards range from 0 to approximately 300 m altitude; the absence of steep slopes retains available moisture throughout the summer.
• Mean maximum temperatures in July–August of 29 °C and 28.2 °C respectively — among the lowest of the Greek islands, with no extreme heatwave conditions.

• Muscat of Alexandria was introduced to Λήμνος in the early 20th century by Greeks of Egyptian origin, gradually displacing the indigenous Λημνιό.
• The vines are trained in a gobelet form 40–45 cm above the ground with short pruning to 1–2 buds, adapted to the strong northerly winds.

• The ΠΟΠ Μοσχάτος Λήμνου is characterised by a fruity bouquet with notes of apricot and mint, full body, and a round, generous palate.
• The high potassium content of the volcanic soils enhances grape sugar accumulation, leading to the production of high-quality sweet wines.

• The volcanic, potassium-rich soils of Λήμνος promote ripening and sugar development, yielding ΠΟΠ sweet wines with a fruity bouquet of apricot and mint.

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-A1432
• Official trade body site — Agricultural Cooperative of Limnos (Limnos Wines)