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The "Slopes of Mt. Meliton" wine-growing region is a region with excellent ecological conditions. 450 hectares of vineyards of the most historical Domaine in Greece lie amphitheatre-like on the western side of the Sithonia Peninsula in Chalkidiki, dominated by verdant Mt. Meliton.
The vineyards have been designed by university professors from the Thessaloniki School of Agronomy in an exemplary manner. For the first time a systematic study was carried out on the suitability of foreign varieties in Greece. The Domaine's people have respected the magnificence of this unique environment. Wherever there were forests, they have been left untouched. Thus the trees today still constitute a natural barrier, trapping the evening atmospheric moisture which helps the vines withstand the hot days of summer. Worthy of mention as well is the extremely significant contribution of the father of modern wine-making, University of Bordeaux Professor Emile Peynaud, who assisted in developing the first "Greek" Cabernet Sauvignon. Ideally adapted to the chalky and schistose soils of the Domaine, allows this variety to achieve great heights internationally, winning coveted awards, prizes and medals. |
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