Greece Grapes

Question 1

What are the clones of the “Feleri” family of grapes?

Answer 1

Moschofilero ("aromatic")
Mavrofilero ("black")
Xanthofilero ("blonde")
Asprofilero ("white")
Needs high elevation to be successful.
(min 600m)

Question 2

Preferred soil for the Aidani grape?

Answer 2

Volcanic

mostly blending grape w/ assyrtiko (Santorini)

Question 3

Athiri prefers what type of soil?

Answer 3

Calcareous

blending with assyrtiko (Santorini)

Question 4

When was the first commercial release of Malagouzia?

Answer 4

1993 - Domaine Porto Carras.

Question 5

What is the only varietal PDO in Greece?

Answer 5

Robola of Cephalonia PDO
(Ionian Islands)
- may not be used on labels elsewhere in Greece

Question 6

What is the second most planted grape in Greece?

Answer 6

Roditis.

Question 7

What are the 3 major clones of Roditis?

Answer 7

1. Alepou (“fox”): This clone is the most aromatic, highest sugar content
2. Gaidouro (“donkey”)
3. Green (the “classic” clone)

Question 8

What does Savatiano mean?

Answer 8

Sabbath. (Saturday)