Greece

Question 1

Name the 3 Greek PDOs identified in the Level 3 syllabus.

Answer 1

Naoussa PDO
Namea PDO
Santorini PDO

Question 2

Naoussa is associated with what red grape?

Answer 2

Xinomavro

Question 3

Nemea is associated with what red grape?

Answer 3

Agiorgitiko

Question 4

Santorini is associated with what white grape?

Answer 4

Assyrtiko

Question 5

What does a good example of Assyrtiko white wine taste like?

Answer 5

Perfumed with concentrated ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours with high acidity

Question 6

How are vines in Santorini protected from strong winds?

Answer 6

Permanent wood trained into a basket with grapes growing inside.

Question 7

What is Santorini sweet wine called, how is it made and what does it taste like?

Answer 7

Vinsanto.
Late harvest grapes sun dried up to 14 days
Aged in oak for a minimum of 2 years.
Luscious sweetness with high acidity, can develop aromas of caramel and nuts (oxidative aromas).