WINE-PRODUCING REGIONS | PAROS

PAROS

In Paros, the vineyards extend over approximately 5,000 hectares and are mainly home to the white variety Monemvasia and the red Mandilaria. The combination of these two varieties results in a unique red wine for Greek standards, where Monemvasia, in addition to its aromas, softens the intense roughness of Mandilaria. In addition, a dry white wine is produced exclusively from Monemvasia. The soils of the vineyards are rich in calcium, mainly sandy and sandy loam, while historically they were cultivated on the slopes of Mount Profitis Ilias. Today, the crops have expanded mainly to the lowland parts of the island and have not been affected by phylloxera. The vines grow freely, often in a bushy form, and many of them are autochthonous. The old branches spread horizontally, while the younger shoots grow vertically, creating a dense “layer” of vines that covers the ground, known as aplotaries.