GREECE

Question 1

What grapes are used for Naoussa PDO?

Answer 1

Xinomavro

Question 2

What Italian varietal is Xinomavro closest to?

Answer 2

Nebbiolo

Question 3

Describe Xinomavro

Answer 3

High tannin
High acid
Lack fresh fruit aromas, even in their youth
Age well to develop spice notes

Question 4

What grape varietal is used for Nemea PDO?

Answer 4

Agiorgitiko

Question 5

Describe the best wines from Nemea PDO

Answer 5

Deep ruby color
High tannin
Low to medium acid
Sweet spice and red fruit aromas
Age well in new oak

Question 6

How are vines trained in Santorini PDO, and why?

Answer 6

Basket shape, to protect from winds

Question 7

What wines from Santorini PDO have the best reputation?

Answer 7

White wine made from Assyrtiko grapes

Question 8

Describe a wine made from Assyrtiko

Answer 8

Perfumed aromas
Concentrated stone fruit and ripe citrus notes
High acid

Question 9

How is a sweet wine made from Assyrtiko identified?

Answer 9

Vinsanto

Question 10

How is Vinsanto made?

Answer 10

Late harvested grapes are sun dried for two weeks and then barrel aged for at least two years