Θάσος (Thasos)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vineyards at 100–500 m elevation on the slopes of a mountain reaching 1,100 m, with views toward the sea.
• Rainfall of ~550 mm in Sotiras (the principal αμπελουργική ζώνη), lower in the south and higher in the north of the island.
• Dense coniferous forest surrounds the vineyards and balances the water budget, allowing for an earlier harvest.

• The oldest Greek legislative text on wine: a stele recording fines for violations of laws concerning wine and vinegar, 480–460 BC.

• A mild maritime climate, cool easterly winds, and dense coniferous forest collectively shape the character of the grape.

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-A0121
• Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)