Greece - Aegean Islands Flashcards
Name the 3 Island groups of the Aegan Islands that have significant viticulture
Cyclades
Dodecanese
North Aegean
Name the 2 most important islands in the Cyclades
Santorini
Paros
What is the name of the wind that can have a strong influence on viticulture and often grounds planes in the Cyclades
Meltemi
Name the dominant white and red grapes of the Cyclades
White: Assyrtiko and Monemvasia
Red: Mandilaria
What is the main soil type in Santorini?
Poor volcanic soils that offer almost no organic matter
What is the minimum amount of Assyrtiko required in the Vin Santo wines of Santorini?
51%
What is the minimum amount of Assyrtiko required in the dry white wines of the Santorini PDO?
75% with Aidini and Athiri
What is Nychteri?
An unusual dry wine that is a historical product of Santorini, made with very ripe grapes that are harvested before dawn and pressed within a day. The wine is then aged for a minimum of three months in barrel, though longer is common, and sometimes, flor develops. The result is a full-bodied, distinctive wine high in both alcohol and acidity.
How many PDOs are there on the Island of Paros?
2
Paros
Malvasia of Paros
How many PDOs are there on the Island of Santorini
1
Santorini
What wine styles are allowed in the Paros PDO
Dry White from 100% Monevasia
Dry Red from co fermentation of 35% Mandelaria grape, and Monemvassia must.
Name the only PDO in Greece that allows the inclusion of a white grape in dry red wine
Paros PDO
What wine style is made in Malvasia Paros PDO?
sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes, Monemvasia with a maximum of 15% Assyrtiko. Fortification is optional
Name the 3 PDOs in the Aegan Islands district of Cyclades
Malvasia Paros
Paros
Santorini
Name the 2 PDOs in the Aegan Islands district of Dodecanese
Muscat of Rhodes
Rhodes
What are the main grape varieties of Rhodes?
Athiri
Mandilaria
Muscat Blanc
What are the principal white and red grape varieties of Rhodes?
White: Athiri
Red: Mandilaria
What is the only grape variety allowed in the Muscat of Rhodes PDO?
Muscat Blanc
What is Retsina flavoured with?
Aleppo Pine Resin
Name the 2 Islands in the North Aegan that possess PDOs for sweet Muscat
Samos
Lemnos
What is Muscat Blanc known as on the island of Samos
Moschato Aspro
What % of vineyards om Samos are dedicated to Muscat Blanc?
95%
What ar the 2 main red grapes grown on Samos
Ritino and Fokiano
What is the only Muscat based PDO that doesn’t include the name of the grape in the appellation?
Samos
Wines from Samos can be made naturally sweet or fortified before or during fermentation to retain sugar, and can be made from fresh or sun-dried grapes. Which style is eligible for Grand Cru status?
Wines made using the vin doux naturel approach and hailing from select vineyards are eligible for grand cru designation
What are the names of the 3 premium dessert wines produced on Samos
Nectar
Anthemia
Grand Cru
Describe the style of Nectar wines from Samos
Nectar is made from dried grapes fermented without fortification (vin naturellement doux) and is aged in oak for six years (formerly three) before release.
Describe the style of Anthemia wines from Samos
produced via the VIn Doux wherein the unfermented must is fortified method and generally spends about 5 years in oak
Describe the sty;e of the grand cru wines from samos
The grand cru is sourced from a select group of vineyards above 400 meters (1,310 feet) in elevation, and yields are kept quite low. Though sweet, this is generally the “driest” of the dessert wines, as it completes much of its fermentation prior to a light fortification (vin doux naturel). This wine sees no oak so tends to be lighter and brighter in hue than the amber Nectar and Anthemia.
How many PDOs are there on the Island of Lemos?
- Lemnos
Muscat of Lemnos
Name the red and white grape varieties allowed in the Lemnos PDO
Muscat of Alexandria
Limnio
