Greece Flashcards

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What is the most famous white grape variety native to Santorini?

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What is the most famous white grape variety native to Santorini?

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Which ancient Greek god is associated with wine and viticulture?

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Dionysus

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3
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What is the name of Greece’s famous pine resin-flavored wine?

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Retsina

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3
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What is the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece?

A

Agiorgitiko

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4
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Which Greek island is known for producing the sweet wine Vinsanto?

A

Santorini

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5
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Which Greek wine region, located in northern Greece, is best known for producing Xinomavro-based wines?

A

Naoussa

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6
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What is the traditional Greek term for a tavern that serves wine and simple food?

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Taverna

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What is the Greek term for a traditional winemaking vessel similar to amphorae?

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Pithos

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7
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Which Greek wine region is famous for its high-altitude vineyards and Moschofilero grape?

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Mantinia

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Which Greek island is known for its unique volcanic soil that contributes to its distinctive wines?

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Santorini

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