Τεγέα (Tegea)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The Tegea area is bordered to the north by Mount Parthénio at 1,215 m and to the southeast by Mount Parnon at 1,599 m, while to the west it adjoins Tripoli.
• The elevation of the area is approximately 660 metres, with some mountain vineyards situated above 750 metres.
• Inceptisols dominate the soils of the area at locations where the presence and content of parent material is high.
• A minor occurrence of Entisols is found on soils situated on the lower hills, which are subject to intense erosion.
• The climate of the area is classified as Mediterranean (Cca), with a mild, prolonged winter and a dry, hot summer, based on data from the meteorological station at the Tripoli military airfield.
• The Tegea area, bordering the Mantinia zone, is characterised by heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter, frequent showers and thunderstorms in summer, and low temperatures.

• The distinctive character of Tegea PGI wines derives from the particular features of the area — including its soils, climate, and the influence of winds during the summer — in combination with the cultivated varieties and viticultural practices.

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

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Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-GR-A0123
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)