Πισάτις (Pisatis)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyard soils are αμμοχαλικώδες or sandy-loam, with neutral to slightly acidic pH and low active calcium.
• The climate is montane in the central, northern, and eastern zones, becoming milder and near-μεσογειακό κλίμα at lower elevations.
• Mean annual rainfall is 700–900 mm, with the wet season extending from September through May.
• Summer winds are a distinct factor shaping the uniqueness of the wines.

• The ΠΓΕ Πισάτις takes its name from ancient Pisatis, one of the three districts of the ancient prefecture of Elis.
• Κτήμα Μερκούρη, founded in 1864, established the first vineyard planted with 'Refosco' cuttings from northern Italy (Friuli).

• A montane climate with large summer diurnal temperature ranges, combined with winds, defines the distinctive character of ΠΓΕ Πισάτις 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 PGI-GR-A0269
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)