Πλαγιές Κνημίδας (Playies Knimidas)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AthiriAssyrtikoΜαλαγουζιά Β (Malagouzia B)RoditisΡομπόλα Β (Rompola B)Σαββατιανό Β (Sabbatiano B)Λημνιό Ν (Lemnio N)ChardonnaySauvignon BlancUgni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Cabernet-SauvignonCabernet-FrancGrenache Gris (Garnacha Roja)MerlotRefosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso N. — Refosco (Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso)Syrah
Terroir
Natural factors
- Vineyards traditionally situated on the slopes of Mount Kallidromon.
- Mediterranean climate: mean annual temperature 18.4°C, mean July maximum 31.6°C, January minimum 7.0°C.
- Annual rainfall of 370.1 mm with a Mediterranean distribution: higher precipitation from October through April.
- Strong north-easterly winds in winter; moderate winds in spring and summer.
Human factors
- Viticulture in the area dating back to antiquity, with references in Homer's Iliad and coins depicting bunches of grapes.
- A tradition of vineyards and olive groves coexisting on estates, rooted in the agricultural heritage of the Lokrians.
Terroir / wine link
- The distinctiveness of the ΠΓΕ Πλαγιές Κνημίδας wines is attributed to the soil, the climate, and the influence of winds during summer.
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-A1553
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)