Greece Flashcards
What’s the major varietal used in Santorini?
Assyrtiko
What’s the grape varietal used for the Retsina production?
Savatiano
What’s the single PDO of Epirus and the varietal used there?
The single Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of Epirus in Greece is “Zitsa.” The primary grape variety used in the Zitsa PDO is “Debina.
What wine style is Chateau Carras famous for?
Château Carras, located in Greece, is primarily famous for producing high-quality red wines made from the Agiorgitiko grape variety. These wines are often associated with the Nemea region of Greece, which is known for its Agiorgitiko-based wines.
what wine is produced in Macedonia’s PDO regions Noussa & Amynteo
best dry red wines
Xinomavro (“acid black”)
What wine is in Goumeniss PDO produced?
lighter Xinomavro wines are produced, requiring the addition of at least 20% Negoska
What is Greece’s coolest region?
Amynteo
What is the single appellation for Domaine Carras
Slopes of Meliton (Plagies Melitona)
How is the red wine blend of Domaine Carras?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and the native Limnio
How is the white wine blend of Domaine Carras?
blends of the Greek varieties Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Roditis
Who is the wine maker of Domaine Carras?
Evangelos Gerovassiliou
Where is Rapsani PDO located?
In Thessalia, south of Macedonia
What is the only PDO of the region Epirus?
Zitsa
What grape is used in the Zitsa PDO
Debina grape
Which grape is used for sweet Nemean wines
Agiorgitiko
