Ζίτσα (Zitsa)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Shallow calcareous soils rich in potassium at elevations of 500–700 m, with south-facing vineyard exposure.
• Marine breezes reach the vineyards through the passes carved by the Kalamas river.
• Μεσογειακό κλίμα with cool summers (23–26°C) and winters dropping to as low as −10°C.
• High rainfall of 1,100–1,400 mm, concentrated between October and April.
• South-facing vineyards, free from summer humidity and cold winter air currents.

• Ντεμπίνα has been cultivated uninterruptedly in Ήπειρος since the 7th century; in the 18th century, even Lord Byron admired the wines of Ζίτσα.
• Traditionally, the interruption of fermentation during winter and its second phase in spring in sealed vessels gave rise to the zone's αφρώδεις οίνοι.

• The cold climate endows Ντεμπίνα with aromas of crisp green apple, intertwined with brioche and biscuit notes.
• Ντεμπίνα combines high acidity and a delicate aromatic character, ideally suited to ΠΟΠ αφρώδεις οίνοι.

• The cold climate endows Ντεμπίνα with a fresh green apple character, enriched with aromas of brioche and biscuit.

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 PDO-GR-A1532