Ρετσίνα Καρύστου (Retsina Karistou)

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Natural factors

The wine-growing zone lies within the administrative boundaries of the former province of Karystia, at an altitude of more than 10 metres, with a diversity of soils and topography.
Soils range from sandy, sandy loam, and loam to sandy clay and clay, while vineyard soils have a medium-textured composition and a predominantly neutral pH.
The climate of the region is characterised as Mediterranean, with a mean annual temperature of 18 °C, a summer temperature of 24 °C, and a winter temperature of 10 °C.
Mean annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm, with increased precipitation from October through April, a characteristic pattern of Mediterranean climates.
The prevailing winds in the area, particularly in winter, are strong north-easterlies, while in spring and summer they are of light to moderate intensity.

Human factors

Archaeological investigations to the east of the settlement of Myrtos in southern Crete brought to light clay vessels from the period 2200–2700 BC in which wine with resin had been stored.
For many years the winery of the Union of Wine-Producers' Cooperatives of Karystos-Marmari vinified the largest volume of grapes in the region, while today small wineries also exist that produce quality Retsina of Karystos.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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