Rhodes's main winegrowing zone lies in the island's central-western sector. Athiri is planted at mid-to-high altitudes, while Amorgiano, also called Mandilaria, grows lower down. Rhodes also makes sparkling wines with warm-climate fruit ripeness and freshness. Moschatos Rodou comes from scattered Muscat White and Muscat di Trani vineyards in several districts.
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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.
- Samos2 producersPDO Samos lies mainly in the island's north. It is devoted to sweet wines made entirely from White Muscat, using sun-dried grapes or by fortifying the wine with grape spirit.
- Santorini3 producersSantorini has hot, dry summers, morning mists and strong winds. Growers train vines in baskets or low bush forms. Its wines include tart Assyrtiko, dry Nykteri and long-aged Vinsanto from sun-dried grapes.