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Greece Flashcards

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Main grape of Amynteo?

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Xinonavro

Lighter and lower in tannins than neighbouring Naoussa

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Soils of Amynteo?

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Sandy, free draining.

Lots of old vines

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Name a top producer from Amynteo?

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Alpha Estate

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Amynteo growing conditions? (4)

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570-750m altitude

Strong, cold winds from Mt Vermio

Cool summers, cold winters

Close to lakes that moderate the climate

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Main grapes of Naoussa?

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PDO must be 100% Xinomavro

PGI wines in the area have a strong reputation for high quality Bordeaux blends

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Amynteo PDO wines? (2)

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100% Xinomavro

Lighter and lower in tannins than Naoussa, with more floral characters

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Name a famous producer from Amynteo?

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Alpha Estate

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Naoussa Growing Conditions? (3)

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Moderate altitude 150-400m (slopes of Mt Vermo)

Complex mixed soils and microclimates (fertile in the plains)

Best sites are sheltered from cold winds from the north

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Naoussa Climate?

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Moderate continental in the mountains

Warm Mediterranean in the plains with low rainfall (rain shadow)

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Naoussa PDO wines

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100% Xinomarvo red/rose

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Famous Naoussa producer?

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Kir - Yianni

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Wine making in Naoussa?

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from old school, heavy extracted and oaked wines, to modern lighter styles with stainless steel

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Main grape of Manitina?

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Moscofilero - must be 85% of the blend for PDO

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Mantinia growing conditions

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Cool continental due to altitude

Elevation is 600m+

Coolest growing region in Greece

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Styles of wine in Mantinia?

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high acid, fresh wines made in stainless steel. Ripeness can be an issue in cold years.

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16
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Top three most planted grapes in Greece?

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  1. Savatiano
  2. Roditis
  3. Agiorgitiko
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Nemea climate?

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Mediterranean with continental influence at altitude

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Main grape of Nemea?

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Agiorgitiko - must be 100% for PDO wines (red only)

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Famous producer from Nemea?

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Gaia

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Three zones of Nemea?

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Lower (fertile soils,hottest but still with altitude - 400m+)
Middle (best zone, free draining soils)
Higher (hard to ripen, usually rose, clay soils)

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Winemaking styles in Nemea?

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old school heavily excrated reds to modern fresher and crabonic styles

22
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Climate in Santorini?

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Mediterranean climate with altitude moderating the heat

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Main grape of Santorini?

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Assyrtiko

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Why does Santorini use basket shaped vine training?

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To shelter from winds and trap water from the moring mist

25
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Max yield for Santorini PDO wines?

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6ohl/ha - lowest in Greece

most vines yield as low as 15hl/ha

26
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What styles of wine have a strong reputation in Naoussa aoart from Xinomavro?

A

PGI Bordeaux blends

27
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Roditis tasting note? (3)

A

High acid
Med body
Ripe fruit flavours - melon

28
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Main grape for Retsina?

A

Savatiano

29
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How to get better quality wine made from Savatiano? (3)

A

Low yield
Dry farm
Bush vines

30
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Savatiano flavours?(3)

A

Citrus

Stonefruit

Nuts

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Assyrtiko tasting note? (5)

A

High acid
Full body
Citrus, stone fruit and tropical flavours
Flint character
Some oak used

32
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Assyrtiko budding/ripening? (3)

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Late budding

Late ripening

Same as Riesling

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Moschofilero tasting note? (4)

A

Similar to Muscat

High acid
Light body
Low alcohol
Floral, citrus, spice

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Rose grape of Mantinia?

A

Moschofilero - pink skins so needs maceration

Usually white wine

35
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Main black grape of Greece?

A

Agiorgitiko

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Agiorgitiko tasting note? (4) + (2)

A

Deep colour
Ripe red fruit
Sweet spice
Often oak aged

Light to full bodied styles made

Rose made

37
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2 types of Xinomavro? (2)

A

High acid high tannin vegetal that needs time in bottle

Fruitier, softer tannins, less extraction with lower acid. More approachable when young

38
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Other grapes used for Retsina?

A

Roditis

Assyrtiko in high quality retsina

39
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Wines without a GI labelled as ‘Wines from Greece’ account for what % of production?

A

66%

Mainly high volume brands

40
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Naoussa altitude? (2)

A

150-400m

Best sites sheltered from northern winds

41
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Pre ferment technique to provide more colour but less tannin to Xinomavro?

A

Cold soak

42
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What grape is commonly blended with Xinomavro to soften it?

A

Merlot

43
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Amynteo altitude?

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570-750m

Higher than Naoussa

44
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What moderates the climate in Amynteo?

A

Lakes

45
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Cooling fa for other than altitude in Amynteo?

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Cold winds from the north

46
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Quality range in Nemea?

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Acceptable to outstanding and age worthy

47
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Moschofilero wines of Mantinia tasting note? (5)

A

High acid (altitude)
Low to med alc (cool climate)
Med to med - body
Floral and spicy
No oak

48
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Bone density in Santorini?

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Very low - 2500 per hectare. Low water availability

49
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% of production exported?

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11 percent

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