Greece

Question 1

What are the 3 WSET L3 Greek PDOs?

Answer 1

Naoussa PDO
Namea PDO
Santorini PDO

Question 2

Which grape - Naoussa PDO?

Answer 2

Xinomavro

Question 3

Which grape - Namea PDO?

Answer 3

Agiorghitiko

Question 4

Which grape - Santorini PDO?

Answer 4

Assyrtiko

Question 5

What does Xinomavro taste like?

What aromas does it develop with age?

Answer 5

High tannin and acidity, medium colour, lacking fresh fruit aromas.
With age aromas of spice and earth

Question 6

Xinomavro is sometimes called the Greek what?

Answer 6

Nebbiolo

Question 7

At what altitude is Agiorgitiko grown and where does the best come from?

Answer 7

230~900 metres

Best from mid altitude

Question 8

What does a good example of Agiorgitiko taste like?

Answer 8

Deep ruby colour, high levels of smooth tannin, low~mod acid
Sweet spice and red fruit flavours.
Ages well in oak

Question 9

What does a good example of Assyrtiko white wine taste like?

Answer 9

Perfumed with concentrated ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours with high acidity

Question 10

How are vines in Santorini protected from strong winds?

Answer 10

Permanent wood trained into a basket with grapes growing inside

Question 11

What is Santorini sweet wine called, how is it made and what does it taste like?

Answer 11

Vinsanto
Late harvest grapes sun dried up to 14 days
Aged in oak minimum 2 years
Luscious sweetness with high acidity, can develop caramel and nuts

Question 12

What is minimum ageing for Vinsanto?

Answer 12

Min 2yrs in old oak

Question 13

List the 4 Human factors of wine

Answer 13

Grape Growing
Wine Making
Maturation
Market Forces