Aegean Islands Flashcards
What two islands produce wines for the Santorini PDO?
Thera (Fira)
Thirasia
What are grape % requirements for Santorini PDO dry wines?
Min 75% Assyrtiko
Athiri/Aidani
What are grape % requirements for Vinsanto?
Min 51% Assyrtiko
Athiri/Aidani
small amounts of other grapes
Katsano, Monemvassia, Moschato Aspro, Platani, Roditis
Minimum alcohol of Santorini PDO dry wines
12%
Minimum alcohol of Nychteri
13.5%
Minimum Potential / Actual alcohol of Vinsanto?
15% Potential
21% after drying process
9% actual
How long must Nychteri wines be aged in barrel?
3 months
What term is interchangeable with “Reserve”?
Selected
What term is interchangeable with “Grand Reserve”?
Specially Selected
What is minimum aging of vintage Vinsanto?
2 years
Where must Vinsanto aging occur?
on Thera or Thirasia
What are the rules of release and type for Vinsantos released with aging statements rather than vintages?
- Must have been aged in an oxidative manner for 4 years
* The aging statement on the bottle may only be listed as a multiple of 4.
What are the islands of Paros PDO?
Paros
Antiparos
What is the white grape of Paros?
Monemvassia
What is the red wine of Paros?
co-ferment of
Min 35% Mandelaria
including Monemvassia must
What small group of islands is Rhodes a part of
Dodecanese islands
What is the authorized white wine of Rhodes PDO?
Min 70% Athiri
Allowed in: Assyrtiko, Malagousia
What is the authorized red/rose wine of Rhodes PDO?
Min 70% Mandilaria
Allowed in: Mavrothiriko
What is Vin Doux Naturel called on Samos?
Natural Sweet Wine
Who controls all production on Samos?
The Union of Vinicultural Cooperatives of Samos
What is the authorized grape for Muscat of Rhodes PDO?
Moschato Aspro
What is the authorized grape for Muscat of Lemnos PDO?
Moschato Alexandria
What are the authorized grapes for Malvasia Paros PDO?
Min 85% Monemvassia
Max 15% Assyrtiko
Name the PGI Regional Wines of The Aegean Islands
Aegean Sea
Name the PGI District Wines of The Aegean Islands
Chios Cyclades Dodecanese Lesvos Thassos
Name the PGI Area Wines of Aegean Islands
Ikaria Kos Slopes of Ambelos Syros Thapsana
