Laona Akama wine region

The coastal appellation on the island's north-western shoulder, where sea influence shapes the wines.

Dry whites must be at least 85% Xynisteri. For reds, only the Maratheftiko/Ofthalmo-based classification is permitted here. Minimum natural alcohol 12% vol for reds and 11% for whites and rosés. Vines must be at least five years old, with at least 220 vines per decare, trained as low goblets or in rows, and are not irrigated. The wine is made inside the zone.

Semi-mountainous country with gentle slopes (10° to 20°) and many ravines. The ground is limestone rock with thin topsoil.

Shaped by the sea and the western winds: hot, humid summers and fairly mild winters. The mean daily temperature is about 18.2 °C: 22.3–25.2 °C in summer and 12–13.7 °C in winter, with about 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.