Pitsilia

Within the Troodos range, Pitsilia's vineyards extend around Madari, Papoutsa and the north-western part of Machairas, east of Mount Olympus. The shallow, rocky soils formed from the rocks diabase and gabbro. Winds cool the higher vineyards, and wines can have noticeable acidity. Older bush-trained vines are scattered through the region. They are worked by hand and yield little. Some vineyards had been abandoned before newer growers took them on, while newer plantings use modern techniques. Local grapes include Maratheftiko, a red variety. Pitsilia makes richer dry wines alongside other styles. It has been a registered protected designation of origin since 17 February 2006.