Fileri Attikis
Introduction
Fileri Attikis is a rare, reddish variety that is an integral part of the viticultural history of the Attica region. Although often confused with Moschofilero due to its nomenclatural similarity, Fileri Attikis has its own distinct genetic identity and is closely linked to the area of Acharnes, carrying the aroma of another era for the Attic vineyard. Local Root: The variety is inextricably linked to Menidi (Acharnes), as evidenced by its official synonyms such as "Fileri de Menidi" or "Fileri Menidiou." International Registration: It is registered in the international VIVC registry (code 5209) as a separate entity from the Fileri of the Peloponnese. Dual Use: Historically characterized as a dual-purpose variety, both vinifiable and table (for consumption), a typical feature of many old Attic varieties that supplied the markets of Athens. Status: Today it is considered an endangered variety. The lack of recorded areas in recent years suggests that it survives only in a few, scattered vineyards.
Tasting Notes
Fileri Attikis is distinguished by its mild and refined character, avoiding intense aromatic "explosions": Aromas: It has a subtle bouquet of white flowers and citrus. Character: Compared to Moschofilero, it is less "aggressive" aromatically, offering a more elegant and understated sense of white fruit. Body: It has a light to medium body with refreshing acidity, especially when harvested early.
Terroir
Attica: Its traditional core is the area of Menidi and the wider Central Greece. Adaptation: Like Savatiano, Fileri Attikis is extremely resistant to the dry and warm conditions of the Attic climate. Today: Although still mentioned in tourist guides and presentations of the Attic vineyard, organized cultivation is almost non-existent, with the variety being preserved mainly in "mixed" estates of old producers.
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