Greece

Question 1

Main Varieties

Answer 1

Xinomavro (Naoussa PDO)
Agiorgitiko (Nemea PDO)
Assyrtiko (Santorini PDO)

Question 2

Main Regions

Answer 2

Naoussa PDO
Nemea PDO
Santorini PDO

Question 3

Climate

Answer 3

• Hot Mediterranean Climate
• Summer temp > 30c.
• Moderated by/cooling effect: sea (coastal areas); altitude; and wind.
  Rainfall: levels can vary; even in wetter areas in the west, lack of rain during growing seasons can cause water-stress.

Question 4

Climatic Challenges

Answer 4

Wind: on islands to the south-east, winds are strong enough to destroy unprotected vineyards.
heat: most of the best vineyards are on coolers sites.
Low rainfall: levels can vary, but even in the wetter areas in the west, lack of rainfall during the growing season can cause water stress.
Drought: particular concern on eastern side, in the rain shadow of the mountains, where there is little water available for irrigation.