PDO Samos was established in 1970 and is concentrated mainly in the north of the island. Its wines are made entirely from White Muscat. They are sweet wines made from sun-dried or fortified grapes.
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- LimnosNo producers listed yetLimnos is hilly, with Muscat vineyards concentrated in sheltered central and southern areas. Its PDO includes dry white and red wines, alongside medium-sweet white and sweet red styles.
- Malvasia ParosNo producers listed yetMalvasia Paros is a sweet, barrel-aged wine from sun-dried Monemvassia and Assyrtiko. It must age in oak for at least 24 months before release.
- Moschatos LimnouNo producers listed yetMoschatos Limnou is a sweet wine made entirely from Muscat of Alexandria, with floral, citrus and ripe-fruit character.
- Moschatos RodouNo producers listed yetMoschatos Rodou comes from scattered Muscat White and Muscat di Trani vineyards in several districts of Rhodes.
- ParosNo producers listed yetSummer sea breezes moderate heat on Paros and favour freshness in the wine. Malvasia Paros is a sweet, barrel-aged wine made from sun-dried Monemvassia and Assyrtiko.
- RhodesNo producers listed yetRhodes's main vineyards lie in the central-western part of the island. Athiri grows at mid-to-high altitudes, while Amorgiano or Mandilaria is planted lower down; Rhodes also makes fresh, ripe-fruited sparkling wines.
- Santorini3 producersHot, dry summers, morning mists and strong winds shape Santorini, where vines are often trained in baskets or low gobelet forms. Look for tart Assyrtiko, dry Nykteri and long-aged Vinsanto.
Producer profiles
Producers in Samos
- Karimalis WinerySmall family estate on the Aegean island of Ikaria, farming a 500-year-old vineyard of indigenous varieties with organic methods and indigenous yeast fermentation, now led by oenologist Iliana Karimalis.
- Tsantiris WineryA family winery in Proespera on Ikaria, making Fokiano blanc de noir, barrel-aged red, clay-matured wines and sun-dried sweet wine.