Ραψάνη (Rapsani)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyard with south-eastern exposure, at elevations up to 800 m, on the slopes of Όλυμπος.
• Continental μεσογειακό μικροκλίμα with mild winters and cool summers, favourable for slow ripening.
• Soils of exceptional diversity: six mechanical composition categories and a pH range of 4.24–8.17.
• A zone framed by Κάτω Όλυμπος (1,587 m) and Όσσα (1,978 m), with the influence of the Thermaic Gulf.
• Some 50.5% of soils lack calcium carbonate; slope gradients range from 2 to 20%.

• The appellation Ραψάνη was officially recognised by Law 5506/1932 and Ministerial Decision 110822/16.09.32, placing it among the first Greek ΠΟΠ appellations.
• In the 19th century, the people of Ραψάνη transformed the barren slopes of Όλυμπος into vineyards planted with the appropriate varieties.

• From the early 20th century onwards, the wine of Ραψάνη has been described as rich in colour, aroma, and flavour.
• The continental μεσογειακό μικροκλίμα—mild winters and cool summers—promotes slower ripening and optimal levels of acidity and aromatic compounds.

• The continental μεσογειακό μικροκλίμα—mild winters and cool summers—leads to slower ripening and a superior compositional profile of the 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-A0116