Cyprus Flashcards
What country would you find the PDO of Commandaria?
Cyprus
What are the native varietals grown in Commandaria PDO?
Mavro - red
Xynisteri - white
What are the two styles of Commandaria PDO produced today?
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).
How many POD regions are there in Cyprus and name two besides Commandaria POD?
7
Pitsilia PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou-Laona PDO
Krasochoria Lemesou-Afames PDO
Vouni Panayia-Ampelitis PDO
Laona Akama PDO
How many PGI regions are the in Cyprus and name two?
4
Larnaka PGI
Lemesos (Limassol) PGI
Lefkosia (Nicosia) PGI
Pafos PGI
Name three native white and three native red grapes from the country of Cyprus?
White
Xynisteri
Promara
Morokanella
Red
Mavro
Maratheftiko
Yiannoudin