Greece

Question 1

What are the latitudes and climate of Greece?

Answer 1

From 41°N to the north (Naoussa) to 36°N (Santorini)
The climate is Mediterranean. Dry hot summers.
Coastal moderated by sea. Altitude and winds may have cooling effects.

Question 2

What is the potential unique interest of Greek wines?

Answer 2

200 native varieties, very few of which are grown elsewhere. Many capable of producing high-quality wines of both colors.

Question 3

Where is the Naoussa PDO and what does it produce?

Answer 3

Macedonia (North of Greece) the best vineyards are planted with Xinomavro grape at 400 m altitude.
Wines have medium tawny color, high acidity and tannin, developing complex spicy aroma with age.

Question 4

Where is the Nemea PDO and what does it produce?

Answer 4

North of the Peloponese. Vineyards between 300 and 900 m altitude planted with Agiorgitiko to produce rosé and red wines with red fruit and spicy flavors, high levels of smooth tannins and moderate acidity, affinity with new oak and age-worthy

Question 5

Where is Santorini PDO and what does it produce?

Answer 5

Volcanic island in the Aegean sea. With strong winds calling for unique BASKET training method of Assyrtiko grape to make dry white wines with perfumes of citrus and stone fruit balanced with high acidity.
Vinsanto (sweet from sun-dried late harvested grapes)