Mantinia lies in central-eastern Arcadia, where a plateau averaging 660 metres meets slopes that reach 800 metres. Mediterranean conditions have a continental influence here, making it one of Greece's colder PDO zones. Slow ripening and a late harvest help retain freshness and aromatic development. The wines contain at least 85% Moschofilero and may be still dry whites or sparkling whites. Plateau sites tend to be more rose-scented, while the slopes give more citrusy wines with higher acidity. Traditional-method sparkling Mantinia adds yeasty, brioche-like notes to Moschofilero's aromas.
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Producers in Mantinia
Producer profiles
- Ktima TseleposPeloponnese estate centred on Moschofilero, with Mantinia PDO, Gris de Nuit from Perpatiara, and Chardonnay Marmarias aged on fine lees.
- Nestor WineryA Messinian cooperative winery with a dedicated Fileri vineyard and a textured rosé shaped by skin contact and lees ageing.