Θαψανά (Thapsana)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyard altitude 400–600 m, in the central part of Πάρος, between Παροικία and Λευκά.
• Stony soils derived from granites, calcareous rocks (marbles), gneisses, and micas.
• Temperate μεσογειακό κλίμα with lower temperatures due to altitude, resulting in a late harvest (όψιμος τρύγος).
• Summer winds constitute a distinctive factor in the uniqueness of the zone.
• Presence of manganese in the area, mined until 1960 at the Θαψανά quarries.

• Viticulture on Πάρος has continued uninterrupted from antiquity to the present day, closely linked to cultural and economic life.
• The harvest at Θαψανά is late (όψιμος τρύγος) due to the altitude of 400–600 m, relative to the lowland and coastal areas of Πάρος.

• The stony soils derived from granites, calcareous rocks, gneisses, and micas shape the character of the wines.

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 PGI-GR-A1039
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)