Ζάκυνθος (Zakynthos)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet-SauvignonRoditisΣαββατιανό Β (Sabbatiano B)MavrodaphneMoschofileroMalvasia Moscata B. (Malvasia Moscata)Ρομπόλα Β (Rompola B)Verdiso B.Malvasia Bianca (Malvasia Bianca Lunga)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Mediterranean climate with 70% relative humidity, 900 mm of annual rainfall spread over 105 days, and average winds of 5 Beaufort.
- Sedimentary rocks comprising clay, sandstones, and μάργες form the geological foundation of the vineyards.
- Soils with a pH of 7.0–7.5 and 1.5% organic matter, showing no tendency toward acidification, favour the aromatic expression of the varieties.
Human factors
- A 1601 poem records 34 varieties; in 1904 Salvator Ludwig documented more than 80, most of which still exist today.
Product characteristics
- The name 'Verdea' alludes to the use of near-unripe grapes, imparting a 'green' character to the wine.
Terroir / wine link
- Near-unripe grapes at harvest give Verdea its characteristic 'green' (verde) personality.
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-A0945
- Official trade body site — Wines of Greece (EDOAO)