PGI Spata (ΠΓΕ Σπάτα)
The demarcated area for the production of PGI Spata (ΠΓΕ Σπάτα) wines includes the village of Spata, in Eastern Attica, at an altitude of more than 50 meters above sea-level.
The characteristics
Spata is located in the heart of the Mesogia plain. It is a relatively flat viticultural zone; however some vineyards are planted in low undulating hills. The altitude can reach 200m above sea-level. Most of the area’s vineyards are in great proximity to the sea. The climate is hot Mediterranean with lack of rainfall during the summer. The South Euboean Gulf results in beneficial sea breezes that cool down the extremes of the hot climate.
Wine types:
• White dry
The grape varieties
The PGI Spata is reserved only to the production of dry white wines. The white Savatiano grape dominates the areas’ plantings and crafts single-varietal or blends with indigenous or international grape varieties.
Permitted grape varieties:
White Wines
Indigenous: 100% Savatiano or up to 80% Savatiano and the rest Assyrtiko, Athiri, Roditis Malagouzia, Aidani Aspro
International: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling.