GREECE Flashcards
Whats the climate like in Greece? What moderates the climate?
Hot, Mediterranean. The climate is moderated by the sea.
What are some growing challenges in Greece?
Wind is a really big challenge in the Greek Islands, drought is a challenge due to the hot climate
How many grapes are native to Greece?
over 200 varieties
Over time, what have the vines in Greece been able to adapt to?
The hot climate.
What are the 3 main grapes in Greece?
Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko, Assyrtiko
Where is Xinomavro grown in Greece?
Naoussa PDO
Discuss Naoussa PDO, the grapes, climate, altitude, etc
Located in the Macedonia region of Greece, Naoussa is a high-altitude region of up to 400M, which cools the grapes. This region is famous for its reds made from Xinomavro, which is commonly compared to Nebbiolo.
What are the characteristics of Xinomavro?
Similar to Nebbiolo, high tannin, high acid, lighter in colour. Earthy and fresh fruit aromas with aging potential.
Discuss Nemea PDO, grapes, climate, altitude, etc.
Makes red wine exclusively from Agiorgitiko grape. Altitudes of 230-900M with the best sites in the middle. A great region for bulk wines made for early consumption.
What are the qualities of Agiorgitiko?
deep ruby colour, high tannin, lower acid. Suitable for rose wines.
Discuss Santorini PDO, grapes, altitude, climate, etc.
Santorini PDO makes white wines from Assyrtiko grape. A very windy, volcanic region that weaves permanent wood into small baskets to protect the grapes from the wind.
What styles of wine does Santorini PDO make?
dry to sweet white wines made from Assyrtiko
What is a sweet wine made from Assyrtiko known as?
Vinsanto
What wine laws do they follow in Greece?
They use the same PDO regulations as the EU, or appellation d’origine de qualite superieure (a subcategory of PDO classification). PDO is domestically known as Prostatevomeni Onomasia Proelefsis
