Cyprus Flashcards

1
Q

Where does most viticulture happen in Cyprus?

A

Along the central Troodos Mountain range where there is various volcanic-derived soils

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2
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What is the world’s oldest continually produced named wine?

A

Commandaria, documented as early as 800 BC

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3
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Commandaria PDO regulations?

A

14 villages in south-central Cyprus
native red Mavro and white Xynisteri are harvested from bush vines, then sun-dried for about two weeks

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4
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Who are some of the large beverage producers of Commandaria?

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KEO, Etko, Sodap, and Loel

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5
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What two styles are made of Commandaria?

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non-vintage, fortified wines composed primarily of Mavro made at the larger firms, and vintage-dated, unfortified examples with a higher concentration of Xynisteri

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6
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How many PDO regions are in Cyprus?

A

7

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7
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How many PGI regions are in Cyprus?

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4

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8
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What is the most widely planted grape in Cyprus?

A

red Mavro, whose name translates to “black”

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9
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What is the most cultivated grape in Cyprus?

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Xynisteri, for complexity and aging potential, despite its unfortunate name, meaning “lacking acidity”

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10
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When did Phylloxera reach Cyprus?

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It never did, vines are planted on their own rootstocks

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