Climate & Terroir
The Peloponnese has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters; coastal sites receive maritime influence while central plateaus and higher vineyards (e.g. Mantinia) benefit from cooling altitude. Soils are varied—limestone, clay, schist and alluvial deposits—allowing diverse expressions; sloped sites aid drainage and sun exposure. Local microclimates and elevation differences are important for preserving acidity in whites and developing phenolic ripeness in reds.