26. Greece Flashcards
What are the two classifications of PDO wine in Greece?
OPE (Oenoi Ononmasias Proelefseos Elenhomeni) and OPAP (Oenoi Onomasias Proelefseos Anoteras Poiotitas)
What are the two classifications of PGI wine in Greece?
TO (Topikos Oinos) and OKP (Oenoi Ononmasias Kata Paradosi)
What style of wine is most common in Greek OPE wines?
sweet wines
What style of wine is most common in Greek OPAP wines?
dry wines of all colors (can also be sweet or sparkling)
What style of wine is most common in Greek TO wines?
bulk wines from non-native grapes
What style of wine is most common in Greek OKP wines?
Retsina
What is Retsina wine?
ancient Greek wine style where pine resin is added to young wines and removed at first racking, usually white
What grapes are used for Retsina wine?
Savatiano and Roditis
Where is Greek OPAP Naoussa?
Macedonia (northern Greece) [mneumonic: NaOussa -NOrth]
Where is Greek OPAP Nemea?
Peloponnese [mneumonic: nEmEa - pEloponnEsE]
Where is Greek OPAP Santorini?
Island [mneumonic: SANtorInI- ISlANd]
What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Naoussa?
Xinomavro (“acid-black”)
What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Nemea?
Agiorgitiko (“Saint George”)
What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Santorini?
Assyrtiko [mneumonic: ASSyrTIkO -SAnTORInI]
What color is the grape Xinomavro?
red
What color is the grape Agiorgitiko?
red
What color is the grape Assyrtiko?
white
What is the climate of Greece?
very hot Mediterranean
What is the main viticultural hazards in Greece?
drought, sudden storms, wind (Santorini)
Name 3 key Greek wine OPAPs.
Naoussa, Nemea, Santorini
What viticultural technique is unique to Santorini?
basket-like training system offers protection from the wind
Characterize the Greek Mantinia OPAP and its product.
Mantinia is on the high plateau of the Pelopennese; main variety is Moschofilero; produces dry white wine with light body, high acidity, medium alcohol and significant aromatic character
