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Greece Flashcards

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What are the two PDO classifications in Greek Wine?

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OPE and OPAP (Oenoi Onomasias Proelefseos Elenhomeni and Oenoi Onomasias Proelefseos Anoteras Poiotitas)

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What are the two PGI classifications in Greek Wine?

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TO and OKP (Topikos Oinos and Oenoi Onomasias Kata Paradosi)

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What is OPE in Greek Wine?

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The highest level of Greek Wine, PDO’s mainly for sweet wines.

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What is an OPAP in Greek Wine?

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The second highest level of greek wine, PDOs for the most important modern regions.

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Which Greek wine category is equivalent to Vins de Pays?

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TO - Topikos Oinos

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What is OKP - Oenoi Onomasias Kata Paradosi/Appellation Traditionelle mainly used for?

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Retsina

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How many OPE regions are there in Greece?

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How many OPAP regions are there in Greece?

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25

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What grapes are used for Retsina?

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Savatiano and Roditis

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What are the major climate factors for Greece?

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Warm Mediterranean climate, Dry, Mountainous and Windy

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What are the two biggest threats in Greek Viticulture?

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Drought and Damage from extreme winds

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What makes viticulture in Santorini unique?

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Extreme winds and heat for vines to be trained into a basket shape, often in holes in the ground.

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What is Retsina?

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A historic wine style from greece, where the wine is aged on pine resin.

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What is the red grape variety used in Naoussa?

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Xinomavro

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What famous OPAP is known for its quality Xinomavro?

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Naoussa

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What is the style of wines made from Xinomavro?

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Similar to Nebbiolo, high acid and tannin, often extremely ageworthy and earthy.

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Which is the red grape used for winemaking in Nemea?

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Agioritiki

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Which region is most famous for producing red wines from Agioritiko (St. George)

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Nemea

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What is the principal white grape variety used on Santorini?

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Assyrtiko

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Where in Greece are you likely to find the best Assyrtiko?

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Santorini

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What are the defining characteristics of Assyrtiko from Santorini?

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High Acid and Alcohol, often perfumed with a slight salty character

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What is the style of most moschofilero wines?

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Highly Aromatic like Gewurztraminer or Muscat but moderate alcohol and body and high acidity.

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Which Greek OPAP is most known for its Moschofilero?

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Mantinia

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