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CENTRAL GREECE

Administrative Region

Central Greece, as a natural continuation of Epirus and Thessaly, includes part of the Pindos mountain range. The central region is characterized by mountainous massifs, making it one of the most mountainous in the country, while the lowland parts are mainly located in Attica and Boeotia in the east and in Aitoloakarnania in the west. The soils present a great variety, from very poor to particularly fertile, and the complex topography creates a multitude of mesoclimates that significantly influence the style of the wines. The western side is humid with high rainfall, the central mountainous and cold, while the eastern side, which includes Attica, is the hottest and driest. The total area of ​​vineyards reaches 21,000 hectares, corresponding to 28% of the Greek vineyard. The largest wine-growing zones are located in Boeotia, Evia and Attica, with Attica having the largest vineyard in the country. Viticulture still largely applies traditional methods, mainly cup formation, while new plantings use modern systems. Production is mainly based on indigenous varieties, with Savatiano being the dominant one, which is the most widespread wine-making variety in Greece.