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