The viticultural zone of Euboea lies within the administrative boundaries of the Prefecture of Euboea, at elevations above 10 metres, with a diversity of soils and topography.
The soils of the region range from sandy, sandy loam, and loam to sandy clay and clay, with medium mechanical composition, neutral pH, and low calcium carbonate content.
The cultivated vineyards begin at 10 metres elevation, with the highest-altitude sites reaching 600 metres on the massif of Mount Dirfys, which rises to 1,745 metres.
Traditionally, most vines were planted on the more fertile plains, but they are now increasingly cultivated on steep slopes to ensure adequate drainage and better sun exposure.
The climate of the region is characterised as Mediterranean, with a mean annual temperature of 18.4 °C, mean annual rainfall of approximately 1,193.2 mm, and strong north-easterly winds, mainly in winter.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
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