Greece Flashcards
Where is Greece located?
In Southern Europe between the Ionian and Aegean seas
What are the 3 key PDOs of Greece?
Naoussa PDO
Nemea PDO
Santorini PDO
What are the climates of Santorini? of Naussa?
Warm Mediterranean
Continental
Which sea is Santorini located on? How is this reflected in the finished wine?
Agean sea, wines have noticeable salinity from the strong ocean breeze
What is the dominant soil of Santorini?
Volcanic!
What is unique about viticulture in Santorini?
The vines are trained into nest-like baskets very low to the ground called stefani, to protect the fruit from the strong Agean winds
What are Greece’s primary grapes?
Xinomavro for Naoussa
Agiorgitiko for Nemea
Assyrtiko for Greece
What does Xinomavro roughly translate to? What is its wine style?
“black acid” Xinomavro is a powerful, acid-driven, very tannic red that needs extended oak and/or bottle aging or high fat, high protein pairings to tame its wild tannins.
Who is the preeminent producer of Assyrtiko?
Domaine Sigalas! Located on the Plain of Oras in Northern Santorini, Sigalas is responsible for 40 ha of sustainably farmed vines & the export of Santorini wines all over the world!
What would you pair santorini asyrtiko with?
It’s a crisp, mineral-driven wine with vibrant acid, It’d go great with fresh cheeses, as well as chicken & seafood dishes
