Kastoria Wines

The climate of Kastoria, with its rich and remarkable terroir and the altitudes reaching and excceding the 700 meter height, is shaped both by the homonymous lake and the river Aliakmon which flows through, as also the surrounding mountains of Grammos and Vitsi. However, the heavy continental climate of the region obstructs the viticulture and for this reason the wineries, at this area, are scarce. Though, some microclimates, such as in the vicinity of Kastoria lake, seem to have the specifications for the production of quality wines. Hence, the ground, here, has proven to be fertile for some international varieties, such as Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, yielding wines of noteworthy, organoleptic characteristics.