Thessaly

Rapsani

Three red varieties are cultivated around Rapsani: Xynomavro, known from Macedonia, Stavroto and Krasato. Recently the cooperative winery of Rapsani devolved to the Tsantalis company.

Anchialos

Apart from Rapsani, which produces red wine, Thessaly has a designation of origin fro white wine, which is produced in Anchialos, a community just a few kilometers south of Volos, on the shores of the Pagasitic Bay. The designated zone includes Anchialos, Mikrothebes, Aidini and Kroki. The vineyards cover 400 hectares at a low altitude, some extending down to sea level. The Roditis and Savatiano varieties are also included in the designation of origin.

Karditsa

The most significant vine-growing villages in the region are Messenikolas, Moschato and Morphovouni. The region's characteristic variety is the red Messenikola. Today there are about 70 hectares devoted to this variety at an altitude of 250-300 metres. Savatiano is also grown.

Tyrnavos

In terms of area, the largest vineyards in Thessaly are located in Tyrnavos, covering a total of about 3800 hectares. Today the main variety cultivated is Muscat. The designated Tyrnavos grape-growing region includes the vineyards of Tyrnavos ad Ambelona, as well as those of the communities of Platenoulia, Dendra, Deleria, Rodia, Argyroupoli and Doumasi.