The
vineyards are located at varying altitudes; on a
semi-mountainous area of 400 - 600m, on lower slopes and
plains of 250m, and on mountain plains of 700 - 800m above the
sea level. The dark local grape variety Agiorgitiko
is planted extensively. Besides Agiorgitiko a white grape
variety Savatiano is also grown.
The
climate in this region is semi-continental with mild winters and
hot summers.
The
vineyards are planted around the hill sides of the city on
calcareous soil with the dark grape variety Mavrodaphne,
as well as the white grape Moschoudi
(Muscat).
The
climate in this region is semi continental with mild winters and
warm summers with rainfall.