Cyprus

Question 1

Which grape varieties are authorised for the production of Commandaria?

Answer 1

Mavro

Xynisteri

Question 2

Commandaria must be produced within a strictly defined region comprising of ………………… wine-producing villages on the Troodos foothills.

Answer 2

14

Question 3

What is the indigenous grape Maratheftiko of Cyprus is also known as?

Answer 3

Vamvakada

Question 4

Name the allowed vine densities for the bush vines used for Commandaria?

Answer 4

2000-2750 vines/ha

Question 5

Name two synonyms of Xynisteri.

Answer 5

Aspro Kyprou

Hebron Blanc

Question 6

Which grape variety of Cyprus can give a solution to the problematic pollination of Maratheftiko?

Answer 6

Spourtiko

Question 7

Where is KEO Winery located in Cyprus?

Answer 7

Limassol

Question 8

Has Cyprus ever been affected by phylloxera?

Answer 8

Never

Question 9

Commandaria wine must be aged for at least ……………. years in wood although in practice ageing is typically much longer.

Answer 9

2

Question 10

Cypriot pomace brandy.

Answer 10

Zivania

Question 11

What is the name of the co-operative that created Kamanterena Winery in Cyprus in 1947?

Answer 11

SODAP

Question 12

Name the most westerly wine growing region of Cyprus.

Answer 12

Laona Akama

Question 13

Name the 14 wine-producing villages of Commandaria.

Answer 13

Agios Georgios
Agios Constantinos
Agios Mamas
Agios Pavlos
Apsiou
Yerasa
Doros
Zoopigi
Kalo Chorio
Kapilio
Lania
Louvaras
Monagri
Sylikou.