This booklet has been designed to introduce reader to the unique viticultural heritage of PGI Mount Athos. More than a winemaking region, Mount Athos represents a living cultural and spiritual landscape where agriculture and monastic life have been intertwined for over a thousand years. The vineyards, cultivated exclusively by hand and without mechanization, follow centuries-old monastic rules that respect both nature and tradition.
The reader will gain insights into the historical development of Athonite viticulture, its distinctive grape varieties, and the principles of sustainable farming that make it a model of organic cultivation. Special emphasis is placed on the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) framework, which safeguards the identity of Mount Athos wines as products of a sacred terroir shaped by faith, ecology, and cultural continuity.
This brochure presents the essence of the PGI Mount Athos Wines program, a journey into one of Europe’s most distinctive viticultural landscapes. Rooted in monastic tradition and spiritual devotion, the vineyards of Mount Athos embody centuries of knowledge, respect for nature, and sustainable cultivation.
This quiz has been designed as an engaging way to explore the history, culture, and viticultural traditions of PGI Mount Athos. Through a series of carefully selected questions, it encourages readers to test their knowledge while discovering the uniqueness of this monastic land and its centuries-old winemaking practices.
By blending learning with interaction, the quiz highlights key facts about the vineyards, grape varieties, spiritual heritage, and the distinctive role of PGI Mount Athos in European wine culture. It is not only a test of memory but also an invitation to deepen understanding of a living tradition that unites faith, nature, and craftsmanship.
