PDO Anchialos received its PDO status in 1971.PDO Anchialos zone is located in the district of Magnissia, Thessalia region, at the west and northwest of the Gulf of Pagasitikos near the towns of Anchialos and Almyros. Roditis, one of the most widely cultivated varities in Greece, is the main variety in the area (almost 80%) whileSavvatiano has a smaller but equally important presence (almost 20%) in the vineyards of this zone. Wines of PDO Anchialos are dry white, medium dry white, medium sweet white.