Greece

Question 1

What are the 3 primary Greek PDOs and their associated varietals?

Answer 1

Naoussa PDO (Xinomavro)
Namea PDO (Agiorgitiko)
Santorini PDO (Assyrtiko)

Question 2

What is the climate in Greece?

Answer 2

Hot Mediterranean, although coastal area tend to be moderated by the sea

Question 3

What is the equivalent of PDO used domestically in the Greek market?

Answer 3

POP - Prostatevomeni Onomasia Proelefsis

Question 4

What does Xinomavro taste like?

What aromas does it develop with age?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Xinomavro is often compared with _____________?

Answer 5

Nebbiolo

Question 6

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

Answer 6

230-900 metres

Best fruit comes from the middle of this range

Question 7

What does a good example of Agiorgitiko taste like?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What does a good example of Assyrtiko wine taste like?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

How are vines in Santorini protected from strong winds?

Answer 9

Permanent wood trained into a basket with grapes growing inside

Question 10

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

Answer 10

• 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 11

What is minimum ageing for Vinsanto in Greece?

Answer 11

Min 2yrs in old oak