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

Agiorgtiko

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

What does a good example of Agiorgitiko taste like?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

How are vines in Santorini protected from strong winds?

Answer 8

Permanent wood trained into a basket with grapes growing inside

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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 10

List the 4 Human factors of wine

Answer 10

Grape Growing
Wine Making
Maturation
Market Forces