Cyprus Flashcards

1
Q

What country would you find the PDO of Commandaria?

A

Cyprus

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2
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What are the native varietals grown in Commandaria PDO?

A

Mavro - red

Xynisteri - white

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3
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What are the two styles of Commandaria PDO produced today?

A

Non-vintage, fortified wines composed primarily of Macro (red) produced by the larger firms in Cyprus.

Vintage-dated, unfortified examples of a higher concentration of Xynisteri (white).

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4
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How many POD regions are there in Cyprus and name two besides Commandaria POD?

A

7

Pitsilia PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou-Laona PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou-Afames PDO
Vouni Panayia-Ampelitis PDO
Laona Akama PDO

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5
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How many PGI regions are the in Cyprus and name two?

A

4

Larnaka PGI
Lemesos (Limassol) PGI
Lefkosia (Nicosia) PGI
Pafos PGI

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6
Q

Name three native white and three native red grapes from the country of Cyprus?

A

White
Xynisteri
Promara
Morokanella

Red
Mavro
Maratheftiko
Yiannoudin

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