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Greece Flashcards

1
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What is the overall climate of Greece

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Mediterranean

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What wind sweeps across the Aegean affecting Greece’s climate by blowing dry air from the North

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The Meltemi

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Which Greek wine-growing island is often affected profoundly by the Meltemi

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Santorini

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4
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What factor protects the vineyards of Crete

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The mountain spine of the island

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5
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Where are most of Crete’s vineyards located

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On the north side of the island

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6
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What are the requirements for a wine to be bottled as a PDO in Greece

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100% of grapes must be sourced within the named appellation

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7
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What are the two main quality geographic designations in Greece

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PDO (Protected designation of origin)
PGI (Protected geographic indication)

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What are the labeling requirements for Greek Grand Cru dessert wines

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Fruit must be sourced from higher altitude vineyards subject to stricter maximum yields

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What are the labeling requirements for Greek PGI level wine

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85% of fruit must be sourced from within the named appellation

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10
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What are the two traditional wines of Greece produced under the PGI system

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Verdea
Retsina

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11
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What is Verdea wine

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An oxidized white wine from the Greek island of Zakynthos

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12
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What is the main style of wine that the island of Zakynthos is known for

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Verdea

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What does the term Cava mean on a Greek wine label

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For PGI level wines:
One year (6 months in oak) for white and rosé wine
Three years (1 year in oak) for red wines

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14
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What does the term Grand Reserve mean of a Greek wine label

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For PDO wines only:
Two years (1 year in oak) for white wines
Four years (18 months in oak) for red wines

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15
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What is the vine training method employed in Santorini

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Kouloura (stefani)

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16
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What does Ktima mean on a Greek wine

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Estate

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17
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What is the popular style of wine produced in Thrace

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Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko blends

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What is the climate and moderating factor for Amynteo PDO in Macedonia

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Continental moderated by lakes

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In what Greek region is Amynteo PDO located

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Macedonia

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20
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What is the red grape of Amynteo PDO

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Xinomavro

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21
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What is the climate of Naoussa PDO

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Continental

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22
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How many ‘crus’ are located in Naoussa PDO

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13

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23
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Name a famous Cru of Naoussa PDO

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Ramnista

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24
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What is the main grape varietal of Naoussa PDO

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Xinomavro

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What are the two grape varietals and vinification technique of Goumenissa PDO

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Xinomavro co-fermented with at least 20% Negoska

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26
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What is the single producer of the Slopes of Meliton PDO

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Domaine Porto Carras

27
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What is the soil type of Slopes of Meliton PDO

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Sandy loam with limestone

28
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What are the two wine styles produced within the Slopes of Meliton PDO

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Dry red wine produced from Limnio blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc
Dry white made from Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Roditis

29
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Where are the vineyards of Rapsani PDO located

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The slops of Mount Olympus

30
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What is the main grape varietal of Rapsani PDO

31
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What is the red blend produced in Messenikola PDO

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Mavro Messenikola with a maximum combined 30% Carignan and Syrah

32
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What are the two grapes of Anchialos PDO

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Roditis
Savatiano

33
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What is the grape varietal of Zitsa PDO

34
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What is the most famous PDO of the Peloponnese

35
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What is the red grape of Nemea PDO

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Agiorgitiko

36
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What is the wine of Nemea PDO often referred to as

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‘Blood of Heracles’

37
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What is the famous ‘cru’ of Nemea PDO

38
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What is the major white grape varietal of Mantinia PDO

A

Moschofilero

39
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What is the sole grape varietal authorized in Patras PDO

40
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What is the famous sweet wine of Achaia

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Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO

41
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What style of wine is produced in Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO

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Fortified sweet wine inspired by Port and Vin Doux Naturel

42
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What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Patras PDO

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Fortified wine of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

43
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What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Rio Patras PDO

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Fortified wine of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

44
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What is the famous wine style of Laconia

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Malvasia - a sweet wine either still or fotified based upon Monemvasia in the historical state home to Sparta

45
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Where are the Ionian Islands in relation to the rest of mainland Greece

A

West of the mainland

46
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What is the largest viticulture island in the Ionian Sea

A

Cephalonia

47
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What is the famous PDO of the island of Cephalonia

A

Robola of Cephalonia PDO

48
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What style of wine is produced in Robola of Cephalonia PDO

A

White wine based upon Robola

49
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What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Cephalonia PDO

A

Dessert wines fortified or unfortified composed of Muscat Blanc

50
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What wine is Zakynthos known for

51
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What is the most widely planted grape varietal on Santorini

52
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What is the famous style of wine produced in Rhodes

A

Sparkling wine

53
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What is the main grape varietal of Samos

A

Muscat Blanc

54
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What is the red grape of Lemnos PDO

55
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What is the grape varietal of Muscat of Lemnos PDO

A

Muscat of Alexandria

56
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What are the three main grapes of Peza PDO

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Vilana
Kotsifali
Mandilaria

57
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Where is the Peza PDO located

A

On the island of Crete

58
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What style of wine is produced in Malvasia Sitia PDO

A

Sweet white wines

59
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What is Retsina

A

Aromatized wine flavored with pine resin from Savvatiano grapes

60
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What is the primary grape varietal of Retsina

A

Savvatiano

61
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What are the two levels of Greek wine law

A

Controlled Appellation of Origin (sweet wines)
Appellation of Superior Quality

62
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What are the two major red PDOs of Crete

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Archanes PDO
Daphnes PDO

63
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What is the primary white varietal of Sitia

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