Greece Flashcards
Main grape of Amynteo?
Xinonavro
Lighter and lower in tannins than neighbouring Naoussa
Soils of Amynteo?
Sandy, free draining.
Lots of old vines
Name a top producer from Amynteo?
Alpha Estate
Amynteo growing conditions? (4)
570-750m altitude
Strong, cold winds from Mt Vermio
Cool summers, cold winters
Close to lakes that moderate the climate
Main grapes of Naoussa?
PDO must be 100% Xinomavro
PGI wines in the area have a strong reputation for high quality Bordeaux blends
Amynteo PDO wines? (2)
100% Xinomavro
Lighter and lower in tannins than Naoussa, with more floral characters
Name a famous producer from Amynteo?
Alpha Estate
Naoussa Growing Conditions? (3)
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
Naoussa Climate?
Moderate continental in the mountains
Warm Mediterranean in the plains with low rainfall (rain shadow)
Naoussa PDO wines
100% Xinomarvo red/rose
Famous Naoussa producer?
Kir - Yianni
Wine making in Naoussa?
from old school, heavy extracted and oaked wines, to modern lighter styles with stainless steel
Main grape of Manitina?
Moscofilero - must be 85% of the blend for PDO
Mantinia growing conditions
Cool continental due to altitude
Elevation is 600m+
Coolest growing region in Greece
Styles of wine in Mantinia?
high acid, fresh wines made in stainless steel. Ripeness can be an issue in cold years.
Top three most planted grapes in Greece?
- Savatiano
- Roditis
- Agiorgitiko
Nemea climate?
Mediterranean with continental influence at altitude
Main grape of Nemea?
Agiorgitiko - must be 100% for PDO wines (red only)
Famous producer from Nemea?
Gaia
Three zones of Nemea?
Lower (fertile soils,hottest but still with altitude - 400m+)
Middle (best zone, free draining soils)
Higher (hard to ripen, usually rose, clay soils)
Winemaking styles in Nemea?
old school heavily excrated reds to modern fresher and crabonic styles
Climate in Santorini?
Mediterranean climate with altitude moderating the heat
Main grape of Santorini?
Assyrtiko
Why does Santorini use basket shaped vine training?
To shelter from winds and trap water from the moring mist
Max yield for Santorini PDO wines?
6ohl/ha - lowest in Greece
most vines yield as low as 15hl/ha
What styles of wine have a strong reputation in Naoussa aoart from Xinomavro?
PGI Bordeaux blends
Roditis tasting note? (3)
High acid
Med body
Ripe fruit flavours - melon
Main grape for Retsina?
Savatiano
How to get better quality wine made from Savatiano? (3)
Low yield
Dry farm
Bush vines
Savatiano flavours?(3)
Citrus
Stonefruit
Nuts
Assyrtiko tasting note? (5)
High acid
Full body
Citrus, stone fruit and tropical flavours
Flint character
Some oak used
Assyrtiko budding/ripening? (3)
Late budding
Late ripening
Same as Riesling
Moschofilero tasting note? (4)
Similar to Muscat
High acid
Light body
Low alcohol
Floral, citrus, spice
Rose grape of Mantinia?
Moschofilero - pink skins so needs maceration
Usually white wine
Main black grape of Greece?
Agiorgitiko
Agiorgitiko tasting note? (4) + (2)
Deep colour
Ripe red fruit
Sweet spice
Often oak aged
Light to full bodied styles made
Rose made
2 types of Xinomavro? (2)
High acid high tannin vegetal that needs time in bottle
Fruitier, softer tannins, less extraction with lower acid. More approachable when young
Other grapes used for Retsina?
Roditis
Assyrtiko in high quality retsina
Wines without a GI labelled as ‘Wines from Greece’ account for what % of production?
66%
Mainly high volume brands
Naoussa altitude? (2)
150-400m
Best sites sheltered from northern winds
Pre ferment technique to provide more colour but less tannin to Xinomavro?
Cold soak
What grape is commonly blended with Xinomavro to soften it?
Merlot
Amynteo altitude?
570-750m
Higher than Naoussa
What moderates the climate in Amynteo?
Lakes
Cooling fa for other than altitude in Amynteo?
Cold winds from the north
Quality range in Nemea?
Acceptable to outstanding and age worthy
Moschofilero wines of Mantinia tasting note? (5)
High acid (altitude)
Low to med alc (cool climate)
Med to med - body
Floral and spicy
No oak
Bone density in Santorini?
Very low - 2500 per hectare. Low water availability
% of production exported?
11 percent
