Greece Flashcards
Where is Santorini PDO?
It is a windswept volcanic island in the Aegean Sea
What colour grape is Assyrtiko?
White
Nemea PDO is in the north of which region?
The Peloponnese
What 2 terms of classification are used for Greek wines?
PDO and PGI
What colour grape is Agiorgitiko?
Red
Which Greek variety:
- High tannin
- High acidity
- Medium colour, fading quickly to tawny
- Lacks fresh fruit aromas
- Long-lived
- Age: complex spice and earth aromas
Xinomavro
Which Greek grape:
- Perfumed aromas
- Concentrated
- Ripe citrus and stone fruit
- High acidity
Assyrtiko
What colour and style of wines can be made in Santorini PDO?
1) Red and white
2) Dry and sweet
Where in Greece is drought particularly bad, and why?
The east - it is in the rain shadow of mountains and little water is available for irrigation
What is the issue with fruit from Nemea PDO grown on the lowest slopes?
What can this fruit be used for?
a) Too hot so the fruit is overly jammy
b) Fruity wines for early consumption
To which other grape variety is Xinomavro often compared?
Nebbiolo
What style of wines can be made in Nemea PDO?
Dry reds only
What is the method of vine training in Santorini PDO?
Why?
- The permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape with fruit growing on the inside
- It protects the fruit from the very high winds there
What do most PDO Greek wines require the use of?
Native varieties
What is one of the biggest natural issues in the Greek growing season?
Drought
How many grape varieties are native to Greece?
Over 200
For how long are late-harvested Assyrtiko grapes sun-dried?
Up to 14 days
What is the range of altitudes for the vineyards of Nemea?
Where are the best ones found?
- 230-900m
- Mid-height slopes
What 3 main factors moderate Greece’s intense summer heat?
1) Its coastline
2) Its altitude
3) Strong winds
On the Greek domestic market, what does Prostatevomeni Onomasia Proelefsis mean?
PDO
In which region is Greece is Naoussa PDO?
Why are vines/grapes successful there?
- Macedonia
- Altitudes of up to 400m cool the area down
What is Greece’s overall climate?
Hot Mediterranean
Which Greek variety:
- Deep ruby
- High smooth tannins
- Low to Medium acidity
- Sweet spice
- Red fruit
- Ages well
- Good with new oak
Agiorgitiko
Which Greek wine:
- Luscious
- High acidity
- With age: oxidative; caramel and nuts
- Aged in old oak for a minimum of 2 years
Vinsanto
What colour wine does Xinomavro produce?
Red
Name the grape variety associated with the Greek region:
1) Naoussa
2) Nemea
3) Santorini
1) Xinomavro
2) Agiorgitiko
3) Assyrtiko
What is a major weather problem in the islands south-east of the Greek mainland?
Winds strong enough to destroy vineyards
What is the issue with fruit from Nemea PDO grown on the highest slopes?
What can this fruit be used for?
a) Higher acidity and tannins are not very fine
b) Made into rosé or used to add freshness to a red blend
