Θαψανά (Thapsana)

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Natural factors

The Thapsana vineyard is located in the centre of the island of Paros, at an elevation of 400–600 metres, between Parikia and Lefkes.
The soils of the area are stony and consist mainly of granites, calcareous rocks (marbles), gneisses, and micas.
Manganese also occurs in the area, which the people of Paros exploited in the Thapsana mines until 1960.
The microclimate of the area is temperate Mediterranean, with lower mean temperatures than the rest of the island owing to the altitude.

Human factors

Viticulture on Paros has been bound to the cultural, social, and economic life of its inhabitants from antiquity to the present day.
The winemaking tradition of the Thapsana zone continues through events and seminars that showcase local wine and cultural heritage.

Terroir / wine link

The elevation of the Thapsana vine-growing zone (400–600 metres) slows ripening, resulting in a late harvest relative to the lowland and coastal areas of Paros.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.