Chapter 25 - Greece (end)

Question 1

What is the climate?

Answer 1

Hot Mediterranean

Question 2

Name the natural factor that can destroy unprotected vineyards

Answer 2

strong south-easterly winds

-the best vineyards are found in these cooler sites away from the blistering heat commonly associated with Greece

Question 3

1. Name a natural factor that affects growing season

2. What caused this factor?

Answer 3

1. lack of rain cause water stress (drought)

2. drought (eastern side) - lies in the rain shadow of the mountains with little water for irrigation

Question 4

Name the 3 PDO regions and their grape varieties

Answer 4

1. Naoussa PDO - Xinomavro (red)
2. Nemea PDO - Agiorgitiko (red)
3. Santorini PDO - Assyrtiko (white)

Question 5

1. Which PDO region has the strongest wind?

2. What training method is used?

Answer 5

1. Santorini PDO

2. permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape with the fruits growing inside

Question 6

Does the wine laws of Greece follow those of other EU countries?

Answer 6

yes, PDO or PGI