Adriani – Geographical area of Drama, north-east Macedonia. 1 hectare privately owned linear plot of land, the “passage of the horses”, as they used to call it, at an altitude of 200-300 meters. Clay soil with good drainage due to the presence of small limestones.
The low yield of 5,000 kg per hectare is due to green harvest, where a portion of the grapes is removed before ripening begins. This practice allows the vine to focus its resources on the remaining clusters, ensuring more uniform ripening and greater concentration of aromas and flavors in the grapes, ultimately enhancing their quality.
Harvesting is carried out at night, allowing the grapes to reach the winery at a lower temperature. This enables rapid and gentle cooling, without thermal shock, and prepares the grapes for pre-fermentation cold maceration.
