Πλαγιές Πάικου (Playies Paikou)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Ροδίτης Rs (Roditis)Ξινόμαυρο Ν (Xynomavro)Νεγκόσκα Ν (Negkoska N)Cabernet Sauvignon NΜαλαγουζιά Β (Malagouzia B)Λημνιό Ν (Lemnio N)Chardonnay BViognier BSyrah NSauvignon Blanc BReisling B (Riesling Weiss)Merlot NGewürtztraminer Rs (Gewuerztraminer)Ασύρτικο Β (Assyrtiko)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Soils derived from granitic rocks, sandstones, σχιστόλιθους, ophiolites, and ασβεστόλιθους, with parent material of red earths, μάργες, and marly limestones.
- A high smectite content in the clay minerals ensures high cation exchange capacity and adequate nutrient supply to the vines.
- A strongly undulating relief with slopes of 0–30% creates a diversity of vineyard sites with differing mesoclimates and soil characteristics.
- A semi-arid to sub-humid climate (per LANG classification) with a heat summation of 1,980 degree-days and annual rainfall of 650 mm.
Human factors
- The ΠΓΕ Πλαγιές Πάικου was developed as an extension of the ΠΟΠ Γουμένισσα tradition, drawing on a broader range of grape varieties.
- The vine and wine have been intertwined with the cultural, social, and economic life of the region from antiquity to the present day.
Product characteristics
- Red wines of ΠΓΕ Πλαγιές Πάικου: vivid ruby with violet highlights, aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and pepper, with a full palate and soft tannins.
- Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are distinguished by robust structure and long ageing potential; Viognier develops honey-like aromas with maturation.
Terroir / wine link
- Ξινόμαυρο on calcareous vineyard sites → aromatic finesse; on αργιλώδη soils → pronounced phenolic character.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A1088
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)