Greece Flashcards
9 regions of Greece
Thrace Macedonia Epirus Thessalia Central Greece (Sterea Ellada) Peloponnese Ionian Islands Aegean Islands Crete
What is Retsina
wine from Savvatiano grapes flavored with Aleppo pine resin.
Used to be aged in resin sealed barrels, modernly resin is added
3 large Grecian Producers
Boutari
Tsantali
Domaine Carras Estate
Levels of Quality in Greece
PDO - Protected Designation of Origin
1) AOC - Controlled appellation of origin (traditional and sweet wines)
2) AOSQ - Appellation of Superior Quality
Flavor profile of Xinomavro
“acid black” and firmly tannic red grape
Major grape in the Peloponnese and it’s flavor profile
Agiorgitiko
noble varietal
soft tannin, intensely fruity, black fruit
Flavor profile of Moschofilero
red skinned with aromatic resemblance to muscat
3 dessert PDO of Patras
Muscat of Patras
Muscat of Rio Patras
Mavrodaphne of Patras
3 grapes that make Grecian dessert wine
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
Mavrodaphne
Mavri Korinthiaki
Top red and white grapes of Crete
Liatiko - red
Vilana - white
Flavor profile of Assyrtiko
mineral, powerful, high acid, brine and sea salt
Top 3 Santorini producers
Sigalas
Vassaltis
Artemis Karamolegos
Boutari
Vine training in Santorini
“Stefani” - Baskets or Wreath shapes to protect from the Aegean winds
2 supporting white grapes for Assyrtiko
Athiri
Aidani
