Greece

Question 1

Greece quality levels

AOQS

AOC

PGI

Answer 1

AOQS “Designation of Origin of Superior Quality”

AOC “Controlled Designation of Origin”

PGI Wines of Greece, the former “Local Wines” Table wines

Question 2

Wines of Greece 1-3

Assyrtiko from Santorini

Moschofilero (moskofilero) from Mantinea

Malagousia (malagoozya) from Northern Greece

Answer 2

Assyrtiko from Santorini: lean white wine with passion fruit, flint, and lemon flavors, with subtle bitterness and saltiness on the finish.

Moschofilero from Mantinea: peach, potpourri, and sweet lemon

Malagousia from Northern Greece:
like a cross between Viognier and Chardonnay, with peach, lime, and orange blossom and lemon oil all tied together with a soft, fruity finish.

Question 3

Wines of Greece 4-6

Savatiano from Central Greece

Retsina from Central Greece

Agiorgitiko (a-your-yee-teeko) from Nemea

Answer 3

Savatiano from Central Greece: chablis, oaked, burgundy.

Retsina from Central Greece: infused with pine sap. apples, roses, pine, saline

Agiorgitiko from Nemea full-bodied reds with flavors of sweet raspberry, black currant, plum sauce, and nutmeg with subtle bitter herbs (somewhat like oregano) and smooth tannins

Question 4

Wines of Greece 7-9

Xinomavro (keh-seh-no-mavro) from Naoussa

Xinomavro Blends from Rapsani

Greek GSM Blends from Crete

Answer 4

Xinomavro (keh-seh-no-mavro) from Naoussa: The Barolo of Greece

Xinomavro Blends from Rapsani: Xinomavro, Krasato, and Stavroto (with occasional Limniona for rosé)Rapsani is the Rhône of Greece

Greek GSM Blends from Crete: Kotsifali and Mandilaria, Syrah: a wine with sweet red and black fruit flavors, cinnamon, allspice, and soy sauce, with a softer sweet tannin finish.

Question 5

2 Greek Dessert Wines

Answer 5

Vinsanto from Santorini

Muscat of Samos

Question 6

Wines of Greece 10-12

PDO Slopes of Meliton
1st region to adopt international varietals

Patras Wine

Answer 6

PDO Slopes of Meliton: For the white wine: Athiri, Assyrtiko, Roditis.
For the red wine: Lemnio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.

Patras Wine: rich, citrus-flavored dry white wines made from Roditis, sweet white wines made from Muscat, and the region’s specialty, the fortified red wines known as Mavrodaphne of Patras.