Greece Flashcards
The three grape varieties that have received most recognition on export markets are each linked to a particular wine region:
_____________,____________,______________.
(Red)Xinomavro from Naoussa
クシノマヴロ、ナウサ
(Red)Agiorgitiko from Nemea
アギオルギティコ
(White)Assyrtiko from Santorini
アシルティコ
Overall Greece has a ___________ climate.
1= hot Mediterranean
______1______ is in northern Greece in the region of Macedonia. The vineyards are at altitudes up to 400 meters and noticeably cooler than the surrounding area.
Naoussa
NaoussaPDO
The PDO is for red wines that are made exclusively from ______1______.
It has high levels of tannin and acidity and its wines have traditionally had a medium colour that quickly fades to tawny and they tend to lack fresh fruit aromas even in their youth. These wines are long-lived and can develop complex spice and earthy aromas with age.
1= Xinomavro
クシノマヴロ
______1_____ is in the north of Peloponnese close to the narrow strip of land that joins the peninsula to the rest of mainland Greece.
Nemea
(Nemea PDO)
This is a PDO for red wines that are made exclusively from _______1_______.
1= Agiorgitiko
アギオルギティコ
Santorini is a ______1______ volcanic island in the Aegean Seaエーデ海. The winds are so strong that a unique training method has to be used here to protect the vines.
Explain how.
1= windswept風に吹きさらされた
The permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape and the fruit grows on the inside.
Santorini PDO
It is the white wines made from the _______1_______ grapes that have the highest reputation. Dry wines from this grape display perfumed aromas and concentrated flavours of ripe citrus and stone fruit, balanced by the natural high acidity of the variety.
1= Assyrtiko
アシルティコ
Even in the wetter areas in the west of the country the almost complete lack of rain in the growing season can cause ______1______. _____2____ is a particular concern on the eastern side of Greece, which lies in the rain shadow of the mountains where there is little available water for irrigation.
1= water stress 2= Draught