Greece - The Growing Environment and Grape Growing
4 important questions on Greece - The Growing Environment and Grape Growing
What is the latitude for Greece? What is the climate?
- 34-42NB
- Mediterranean climate- hot summers, mild winters
- Inland continental, hot temperatures
- Towards the coast, the sea is a moderating factor
Describe the soils of Greece
- Mainland: from limestone to volcanic soils
- Low fertility for grape vines ideal for quality wines
- Usually pool soils
How much plantings are there in Greece? What is the viticulture?
- 62.000ha for wine, rest for table grapes
- small vineyards (av 0,5ha)
- mostly worked by hand
- Hot and dry conditions; perfect for organic and biodynamic viticulture
- Majority trellised; cordon its VSP
- Santorini: baskets; high winds, low rainfall
- Irrigaton is permitted (drip irrigation)
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What is a distinctive aspect of Greek viticulture?
- Large number (90%) of indigenous varieties; 200+ in total
- 60 are grown significantly
- International varieties since the 1980s - (EU 1981); foreign consumer pleasing. (CS, Merlot)
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