The ideal topographical and geological factors such as the soil's porosity (fundamental for absorbing water), the balanced pH value, access to water and of course the soil's nutrients all contribute to an excellent vine growing environment. Our clay limestone soil absorbs water and maintains the subsoil at the proper temperature. In some areas the soil becomes more rocky, so we cultivate varieties that need the heat from the reflection of the stone to mature more properly.

In Atalanti Valley, the uniqueness of our ecosystem can be exemplified from the vineyard's ability to cool naturally during a hot summer night. This coolness comes from a cross breeze formed between Mt. Parnassus and the coast of the Euboean Sea, which aides in the proper maturation of the grapes. Respectively, in the winter and in the spring the warmer maritime winds do not let the vine leaves frost.

Diversity in vineyards is a key component, and for us it allows for the creation of a wide variety of authentic wines with distinctive style. The ecosystem combines factors such as latitude and longitude, flora and fauna, topography and environment, which influence the grape’s characteristics. Diversity, therefore help us consistently produce balanced wines with flavor complexity.

Domaine Hatzimichalis uses the Ancient Greek term “Chora” to describe the combination of land and climate, or as the French call it, the “Terroir”. “Chora” was inspired by 4th century philosopher Theophrastus, a student of Aristotle.

According to Theophrastus… ‘‘To have a successful viticulture, the winemaker must combine soil, climate and ecosystem."