Ch 25 Flashcards
1
Q
climate of greece
A
- hot Mediterranean over all
- coastal moderate by sea
- altitude and winds in the islands of the SE are strong enough to destroy unprotected vineyards and are the cooling agent
- best vineyards are here
- rainfall: (can vary) W is wetter, E drought- lies in shadow
2
Q
What grapes grow in Greece
A
200 native varieties
- some plantings are international
- most PDO require native grapes
1) Naoussa PDO- Xinomarvaro
2) Nemea PDO- Agiorgitiko
3) Santorino PDO- Assytiko
3
Q
Naoussa PDO
A
region of Macedonia
- up to 400 m Altitude
- noticeably cooler than surrounding areas
- Xinomavro- comparable w/ nebbiolo
4
Q
Xinomavro
A
grown in Naoussa PDO
- compared to Nebbiolo
- H acid, and tannin
- med color, quickly fades to tawny, laks fresh fruit
- long lived, develops complex spice, earthy aroma w/ age
- some are aged in new oak
5
Q
describe Nemea PDO
A
north of Peloponne
- agiorgitiko
- vineyard spread over wind range of altitude 230 -900
- best fruit from vineyards in the middle range
- hotter lower-jammy made into fruit wines for early consumption
- cooler- more acid, fine tannin, blended or rose
6
Q
agiorgitiko
A
Nemea PDO- north of Peloponnese
-best from mid range slopes
best wines are
-deep ruby, high smooth tannin, low-med acid
-sweet spice, red fruit flavor, great ability to age in new oak
7
Q
Santorini PDO
A
wind swept volcanic island in Aegean sea
- vines are trained in baskets
- permanent wood trained low fruit inside
- PDO has whit and red in dry and sweet
- Assyrtiko has greatest reputation
8
Q
Assyrtiko
A
Santorini PDO DRY WINE : perfumed aroma, concentrated ripe citrus stone fruit, high acid SWEET WINE: Vinsanto -late harvest, sundried 14 days -ole oak aged, min 2 years -luscious sweet balanced by h acid -oxidation character, camel and nuts
9
Q
what classification system does Greece use
A
follow EU
PDO -protected designation of origin
PGI- protected geographical indication
10
Q
Greek PDO is broken ino 2 subterms
A
Appellation d’origine de Qualite superioure
- less frequently used
- dry wine
- put on exporting wine
Prostateuomeni Onomasia Proelefsis used for domestic markets
