Eprius

Question 1

List the PDOs in Epirus

Answer 1

Zitsa PDO

Question 2

How is Epirus divided?

Answer 2

Region is divided into four governmental districts but only 1 is a PGI
- Ioannina

Question 3

What are the PGIs in Epirus?

Answer 3

PGI Regional Wines: Epirus
PGI District Wines: Ioannina
PGI Area Wines: Metsovo

Question 4

Describe the landscape of Epirus

Answer 4

Westernmost region of mainland Greece
One of the most remote and mountainous areas of the country
700 m and up in elevation

Question 5

What country borders Epirus?

Answer 5

Albania

Question 6

Zitsa PDO
- Region
- Style
- Grapes
- RS
- Pressure
- Aging

Answer 6

Zitsa PDO
- Region: Ioannina

Style
- Dry white
- Sparkling white: dry, semidry

• Authorized varieties: 100% Debina

RS
- Dry white: max. 4 g/l
- Sparkling white dry: 17–32 g/l
- Sparkling white semidry: 32–50 g/l

• Sparkling white: 3.5 atmospheres

Aging
- Επιλεγμένος (Selected) or Réserve: These terms are allowed only for dry wines and are interchangeable. Selected or Réserve wines must age for a minimum one year, including at least six months in oak barrels and three months in bottle for white.
- Ειδικά Επιλεγμένος (Specially Selected) or Grande Réserve: Also interchangeable and authorized only for dry wines, these terms require at least two years of aging, including a minimum one year in oak barrels and six months in bottle.