Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

WSET Diploma Study > Greece > Flashcards

Greece Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
WSET ® Level 1 Spirits flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Spirits flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 1 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Spirits flashcards WSET® Level 4 Wine flashcards
1
Q

What are the 3 most important Greek PDOs?

A

Naoussa PDO Nemea PDO Santorini PDO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Xinomavro is used exclusively in which 2 Greek PDO wines?

A

Naoussa PDO and Amynteo PDO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which grape - Nemea PDO?

A

Agiorgitiko

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which grape (and 2 accessory grapes) - Santorini PDO?

A

Assyrtiko

w/ Athiri and Aidani

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does Xinomavro taste like?

What aromas does it develop with age?

A

High tannin and acidity, medium colour, lacking fresh fruit aromas.

With age aromas of spice and earth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Xinomavro is sometimes called the Greek what?

A

Nebbiolo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

230~900 metres

Best from mid altitude

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does a good example of Agiorgitiko taste like?

A

Deep ruby colour, high levels of smooth tannin, low~mod acid

Sweet spice and red fruit flavours.

Ages well in oak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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

A

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

distinctively mineral, powerful, and high in acidity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How are vines in Santorini protected from strong winds?

What is the name of this method?

A

Permanent wood trained into a basket (or “stefani”) with grapes growing inside.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

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

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is minimum ageing for Vinsanto from Santorini PDO?

A

Min 2yrs in old oak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does Xinomavro translate to?

A

Acid - Black

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Mantinia PDO is located in which region of Greece?

Which grape is it most associated with?

A

Peloponnese

Moschofilero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Moschofilero is unique why?

Which international grape does it most resemble?

A

It is a red-skinned grape used to make white wines in Mantinia PDO.

Aromatically similar to Muscat.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the only PDO appellation for dry red wines on the Peloponnese?

A

Nemea PDO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The climate of Santorini would be best described as ________.

A

Hot and Arid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which 2 seas touch the Greek coastline?

A

Aegean Sea and Ionian Sea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Which 2 designations were formerly used for Greek PDO wines?

A

OPAP / OPE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the only style of wine made in Naoussa?

A

Dry, red.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Who is the largest producer in Greece?

A

Boutari

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is the name of the Greek wine flavored with Aleppo pine resin?

A

Retsina

23
Q

What geological activity has played a large role in shaping the terroir of Santorini?

A

Volcanic eruptions

24
Q

What style of wine is typically produced from the Mavrodaphne grape?

A

Sweet, fortified red wine

25
Q

What are the 3 dessert wine PDOs associated with Patras?

A

Muscat of Patras, Muscat of Rio Patras, and Mavrodaphne of Patras.

26
Q

What does Mavrodaphne translate to in English?

A

“Black laurel”

27
Q

Evangelos Gerovassiliou is ost associated with which Greek winery?

Which grape is he responsible for rescuing from the brink of extinction?

A

Domaine Carras

Malagousia

28
Q

Who is the winemaker of the wine picture below?

A

Sigalas

29
Q

Order the following regions from north to south (1 = northernmost, 5 = southernmost):

a) Peloponnese
b) Macedonia
c) Thessalia
d) Crete
e) Santorini

A
  1. Macedonia
  2. Thessalia
  3. Peloponnese
  4. Santorini
  5. Crete
30
Q

What factor allows Santorini to be Phylloxera-free?

A

Its volcanic soils contain none of the clay necessary for Phylloxera to survive.

31
Q

Which indigenous Greek grape is most like to undergo carbonic maceration?

What is the general profile of a wine made this way?

A

Agiorgitiko

Softly tannic, intensely fruity.

32
Q

What is Muscat á Petit Grains is known as ___ on the Island of Samos?

The PDO for this island is ___

What is the naturally sweet version of this wine known as and how is it made?

A
  • Moscato Aspro
  • Muscat of Samos
  • Samos Nectar, produced from dried grapes and aged for a minimum of three years prior to release.
33
Q

What type of wines are produced in Monemvassia-Malvasia PDO?

A

Sweet, white wines

34
Q

Domaine Skouras and Domaine Spiropoulos are both winemakers based in which region?

A

Peloponnese

35
Q

The Robola grape is a specialty of what Ionian island?

What type of wine is produced?

A

Cephalonia

Dry, white wine

36
Q

The Greek designation of “kava” pertains to what?

A

“Cava” indicates:

  • at least one year of aging for white and rosé PGI wines, and a minimum three years of aging for reds.
  • White and rosé “Cava” wines spend at least six months in oak prior to bottling, and reds are in barrel for at least one year.
37
Q

What does “Sterea Ellada” refer to?

This is a bastion for which Greek specialty?

A
  • Central Greece
  • Retsina
38
Q

Estate Argyros, Domaine Hatzidakis, and Canava Roussos are producers in what appellation?

A

Santorini PDO

39
Q

Which 4 countries share a border with Greece?

A

Turkey

Macedonia

Bulgaria

Albania

40
Q

Who produces the wine “Megas Oenos?”

What grapes are used and how is it aged?

A

Domaine Skouras

80% Agiorgitiko / 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

New French Barriques for 18 months

41
Q

What is the only Greek PDO that includes rosé as an allowed style?

What styles are produced?

Why is it suitable for the production of rosé?

A

Amynteo PDO / Macedonia

Dry / Semi-Sweet / Still / Sparkling

It is the coolest growing region of Greece

42
Q

List the following regions from west to east (1 = westernmost, 4 = easternmost).

A. Cephalonia

B. Samos

C. Naoussa

D. Nemea

A

1 = Cephalonia

2 = Naoussa

3 = Nemea

4 = Samos

43
Q

What is the only Greek PDO that is a monopole?

Who is it owned by?

A

Slopes of Meliton

Domaine Carras

44
Q

What does the Greek term “Palaiomenos se vareli” indicate?

A

Added to the label of kava, Reserve, or Grand Reserve wines to indicate oak aging beyond the required minimums.

45
Q

Messenikola and Anchialos are PDOs in which region?

A

Thessalia

46
Q

What appellation sits at the base of Mount Olympus and is the southernmost appellation for Xinomavro?

What region is it located in?

A

Rapsani PDO

Thessalia

47
Q

Where are you most likely to encounter the grape Kotsifali?

A

Crete

48
Q

What grape is generally used to make Retsina?

A

Savvatiano

49
Q

The Isthmus of Corinth separates mainland Greece from what wine growing region?

A

Peloponnese

50
Q

What is the only Greek PDO whose producers all belong to a cooperative?

A

Samos PDO

51
Q

What are the three permissible grapes of Santorini PDO?

A

Assyrtiko

Aidani

Athiri

52
Q

What is the only PDO in Epirus?

A

Zitsa PDO

53
Q

What are the 2 names for the vine-training method used in Santorini?

A

“Kouloura” or “Stefani”

WSET Diploma Study (42 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions