PGI Cyclades Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

PGI Cyclades is a sub-region in Greece.

The signature grape is Mavrotragano, backed by Assyrtiko, Aidani and Mandilaria (Amorghiano).

The ground underneath is limestone and volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled vegetables, feta cheese and light salads.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil

LimestoneVolcanic

Climate

Mediterranean

Terrain

Coastal

Styles

redwhiterosé

Grapes planted here.

01 MavrotraganoDominant Read → 02 AssyrtikoProminent Read → 03 AidaniImportant Read → 04 Mandilaria (Amorghiano)Less Common Read → 05 Athiri Read → 06 Gaidoura Read →

Bottles to look for.

Anhydrous Grace Rose PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Anhydrous St. Nikolas PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Artemis Karamolegos 'Aidani' PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Artemis Karamolegos 'Terra Nera' Dry White PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Artemis Karamolegos 'Terra Nera' Red PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Artemis Karamolegos Mavrotragano Dry Red PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Domaine de Kalathas '10+12' Vieilles Vignes PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
Domaine de Kalathas 'La Foi' PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece

At the table.

Seafood
Grilled vegetables
Feta cheese
Light salads

Serving and cellaring.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

01 SantoriniGreece Read → 02 ParosGreece Read → 03 Aegean IslandsGreece Read →

PGI Cyclades: common questions

01.

What grapes is PGI Cyclades known for?

Mavrotragano is the signature grape of PGI Cyclades. Assyrtiko, Aidani and Mandilaria (Amorghiano) are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does PGI Cyclades make?

PGI Cyclades produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.

03.

Where is PGI Cyclades?

You will find PGI Cyclades in Greece, where it is a sub-region.

04.

What food goes with PGI Cyclades wine?

Try seafood, grilled vegetables, feta cheese and light salads.

05.

How long does PGI Cyclades wine age?

Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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