Greece

Question 1

What is Retsina?

Answer 1

a Greek white (or rose) made by adding pine resin to the wine.

Question 2

What is the overall climate of Greece?

Answer 2

Mediterranean.

Question 3

What are the 3 most well-known OPAPs in Greece?

Answer 3

Naoussa, Nemea, Santorini

Question 4

What region is Naoussa in? What is the grape varietal and typical characteristics?

Answer 4

It is in Northern Greece - Macedonia. Grape is Xenomavra. Often called the Nebbiolo of Greece. medium color, high tannin, high acid.

Question 5

What region is Nemea in? What is the grape varietal and typical characteristics?

Answer 5

It is in the Peloponnese. Grape is Agiorgitiko. deep ruby color, well rounded tannin, low to medium acidity, sweet spice and red fruit, cherry, plum flavors.

Question 6

What is the grape varietal and typical characteristics of Santorini OPAP?

Answer 6

Assyrtiko. high acid, high alcohol white wine. Can also be sweet wine.

Question 7

What is vinsanto?

Answer 7

Sweet Assyrtiko.