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Delineation and Evaluation of Subzones in Two Wine-Growing Regions in Northern Greece
by Theodoros Gkrimpizis, Christina Karadimou, Nikolaos L. Tsakiridis, Sotirios Kechagias, Serafeim Theocharis, Georgios C. Zalidis and Stefanos Koundouras
Agronomy 2026, 16(4), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16040454 - 14 Feb 2026
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This study focuses on identifying wine-growing subzones within the PDO Amyndeon and PGI Drama wine-growing zones in Northern Greece, with the aim of assessing their suitability for producing high-quality red wines from the Xinomavro (Vitis vinifera L.) and Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis [...] Read more.
This study focuses on identifying wine-growing subzones within the PDO Amyndeon and PGI Drama wine-growing zones in Northern Greece, with the aim of assessing their suitability for producing high-quality red wines from the Xinomavro (Vitis vinifera L.) and Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) grape varieties, respectively. The initial delineation of suitability zones was carried out using readily available satellite data on soil, topography, and climate, in four different suitability categories. To validate how effectively these categories distinguished actual wine-growing regions, we compared them against two years of field data collected from experimental vineyards. The results showed that this methodology was able to discern the most suitable areas for both varieties and regions with an acceptable relation to real grape and wine attributes as confirmed by the collection of data from the pilot vineyards. The overall performance of this method will ultimately depend on the validity of the expert knowledge used to define the most critical parameters and their range. According to the results of this study, and given the relevance of the proposed suitability criteria, this method has the potential to provide an alternative solution for subzone delineation in cases where wine analytical and sensory data are not available. Full article
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Vineyard Location Impact on the Composition and Quality of Wines from International and Native Varieties Grown in Drama, Greece
by Adriana Skendi, Aikaterini Karampatea, Elisavet Bouloumpasi, Georgia Tseine, Stefanos Stefanou and Spyridon Mamalis
Foods 2025, 14(7), 1268; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14071268 - 4 Apr 2025
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The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of location on the composition and quality of wines from the viticultural zone PGI Drama. Grapes from two white (Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko) and three red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko) were collected from [...] Read more.
The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of location on the composition and quality of wines from the viticultural zone PGI Drama. Grapes from two white (Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko) and three red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko) were collected from nine locations within the zone during 2022. The vineyards span distances ranging from several hundred meters to 100 km, and their altitudes vary from 90 to nearly 820 m. Vinification was performed following the same protocol according to the type of wine. Wines were analyzed for quality parameters such as pH, total acidity, alcohol, and residual sugar content. In addition, elemental composition, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and sensory attributes of the wines were assessed. The obtained results suggested that besides the type of wine and variety, the location significantly affects the quality parameters of the wine. PCA analysis revealed that location is an important factor affecting the wine quality. The areas north and northwest proved more suitable for specific varieties, as they produce wines with more distinct organoleptic characteristics. The results provide insights into the behavior of international and native varieties in the face of global warming and assist in decisions concerning the most suitable plant material. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
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Wine and Gastronomic Tourism in the Drama Region
by Aikaterini Karampatea, Spyridon Mamalis, Elisavet Bouloumpasi, Adriana Skendi and Irene (Eirini) Kamenidou
Tour. Hosp. 2024, 5(3), 625-638; https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp5030037 - 9 Jul 2024
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Drama is a wine region in northern Greece with a local economy based on agricultural production. Despite its historical and geographical setting, the wine tourism industry is not very well developed in the wine-growing region of Drama. Although the sustainability of territorial development [...] Read more.
Drama is a wine region in northern Greece with a local economy based on agricultural production. Despite its historical and geographical setting, the wine tourism industry is not very well developed in the wine-growing region of Drama. Although the sustainability of territorial development is often linked to local food and wine heritage, it seems that the implicated parties are not totally convinced. For this qualitative case study, we first conducted interviews with the management of the local wineries to determine the reason behind the low number of wine tourists in the area. Then, a workshop was organized, and all relevant parties were invited to increase awareness through education while also attempting to find mutually agreeable solutions through working group table discussions and the presentation of findings. Taking advantage of and preserving the cultural heritage through the cooperation of the related regional businesses, regional/central authorities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) was concluded to be an important tool for organizing new initiatives that will boost wine tourism. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovations as a Factor of Competitiveness in Tourism, 2nd Edition)
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Preliminary Study of Microelements, Phenolics as well as Antioxidant Activity in Local, Homemade Wines from North-East Greece
by Adriana Skendi, Maria Papageorgiou and Stefanos Stefanou
Foods 2020, 9(11), 1607; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9111607 - 5 Nov 2020
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The present study is aimed to analyze the composition of microelements in wines prepared by amateur winemakers in Drama region (recognized as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)), especially the toxic ones, as well as the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of these wines since [...] Read more.
The present study is aimed to analyze the composition of microelements in wines prepared by amateur winemakers in Drama region (recognized as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)), especially the toxic ones, as well as the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of these wines since moderate wine consumption may contribute to health benefits to the consumers. A total of twenty-four wines, comprising sixteen red and eight white, were tested. The micro and macroelements were determined with ICP-OES (Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry). Chromatic characteristics of wines and total phenolic and flavonoid compounds as well as their antioxidant activity with three different assays were determined spectrophotometrically. The amateur’s wines showed levels of contaminants with toxic metals less than the limits set from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). Moreover, toxic metals concentrations were comparable to those of European wines. The Principal Component Analysis discriminated wines into white and red and further distinguished the red wine into two groups depending on the Total Flavonoid content, antioxidant activity and color intensity. The moderate consumption of amateur wines can be recommended since their consumption is not harmful to the health, and they contain high amount of phenolics and flavonoids comparable or even higher to that of commercial wines. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
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