Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Green Pin Study 2 (imported Cards) > Greece- Islands > Flashcards

Greece- Islands Flashcards

1
Q

What are the wine-producing islands in the Ionian archipelago?

A

Cephalonia
Kerkyra (Corfu)
Lefkada
Zakynthos

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which Ionian island contains all the PDO’s in the group?

A

Cephalonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Robola of Cephalonia?

A

Dry White

100% Robola

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia?

A

Red VDN

50% Mavrodaphne, plus Mavri Korinthiki (cofermented)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Muscat of Cephalonia?

A 
Sweet White (sun dried), White VDN, White VDL, VDN Grand Cru
100% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (Moschato Aspro)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does Grand Cru indicate for Muscat PDO’s in Greece?

A

Wines produced from estate vineyards with “low yields per hectare.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the must weight levels for the Muscat appellations?

A

Sweet Wine: 300g/L (after drying)
VDN: 238g/L
VDN Grand Cru: 252g/L
VDL: 221g/L

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the PDO zones of the Ionian Islands?

A

Robola of Cephalonia
Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia
Muscat of Cephalonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What three PDO zones debuted in 2012?

A

Candia
Malvasia Candia
Malvasia Sitia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the most planted white grape on Crete? What grape is challenging it in popularity with high-quality producers?

A 
Vilana
Vidiano (higher acidity, more character)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the most widespread red varietal in the Aegean?

A

Mandilaria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Sitia?

A 
Dry White, Dry Red
Red VDL, Red VDN, Vin Liastos
White: min. 70% Vilana, plus Thrapsathiri
Red: min. 80% Liatiko, plus Mandilaria
Vin Liastos is 100% Liatiko
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Peza?

A

Dry Red and White
White: 100% Vilana
Red: Kotsifali and Mandilaria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Dafnes?

A

Red only
Dry, VDL, VDN/Grand Cru, Vin Liastos
100% Liatiko

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Archanes?

A

Dry Red

Kotsifali and Mandilaria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the styles and varietals of Candia?

A

Dry red and white
White: min. 85% Vilana, Vidiano, Assyrtiko, Thrapsathiri, Athiri, Liatiko (vinified white), plus Muscat Spinas and Malvasia di Candia
Red: Kotsifali and Mandilaria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the styles, varietals, and aging requirements of Malvasia Candia?

A

Vin Liastos, VDN
Assyrtiko, Athiri, Vidiano, Thrapsani, Liatiko, plus max 15% Malvasia di Candia Aromatico and/or Muscat Blanc à Petits Grain
2 years aging in oak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the minimum must weight and RS for Malvasia Candia, Sitia, and Paros Vin Liastos?

A

320g/L

80g/L

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the styles, varietals, and aging requirements of Malvasia Sitia?

A

Vin Liastos, VDN
Assyrtiko, Athiri, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Liatiko, plus max 15% Malvasia di Candia Aromatico and/or Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
2 years aging in oak

20
Q

Which PDO’s of Crete are red only?

A

Dafnes

Archanes

21
Q

What grape is an increasingly popular blending partner with Kotsifali?

A

Syrah (replacing Mandilaria)

22
Q

What are stéfani? What is the traditional term on the island?

A

The basket-training systems of Santorini

Kouloura

23
Q

What is Nykteri?

A

Dry white wine of Santorini, traditionally harvested at night to avoid hot temperatures and oxidation. Ironically, it’s an oxidative style of wine with a mandatory 3mos minimum aging in oak (may be under voile).

24
Q

What is Vinsanto?

A

Traditional Sweet Wine of Santorini, produced from dried grapes (12-14 days). Must be aged on Thera or Thirasia.
Must weight: min. 370 g/l
2 years aging in oak.
Vin Santo VDN is also authorized, but not currently produced.

25
May vinsanto be released as a non-vintage wine?
Yes. Required to age in barrels for a minimum of 4 years, and the aging statement on the bottle must be a multiple of 4.
26
What are the allowed varieties on Santorini?
min. 75% Assyrtiko (51% for Vinsanto), plus Aidani and Athiri
27
What are the styles and varieties of Paros?
Dry Red and White White: 100% Monemvassia Red: min. 35% Mandilaria, plus Monemvassia (cofermented)
28
What are the two island of production for Paros?
Paros | Antiparos
29
What are the styles, varieties and aging requirements of Malvasia Paros?
Vin Liastos, VDN min. 85% Monemvassia plus Assyrtiko 2 years aging in oak
30
What are the styles and varieties of Rhodes?
White: Dry, Medium Dry (4.5-17.5g/L), Semisweet (17.5-45g/L) Red: Dry, Semi Dry, Semisweet Quality sparkling white & rose (brut nature--min. doux) White: 70% Athiri, plus Assyrtiko, Malagousia Red: 70% Mandilaria, plus Mavrothiriko
31
What are the styles and varieties of Muscat of Rhodes?
Vin Liastos, VDN/Grand Cru, VDL | Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
32
What are the styles and varieties of Lemnos?
White: Dry, Semi Dry (4.5-17.5g/L), Semi Sweet (17.5-45g/L) Dry Red VDL, Vin Liastos (320g/L must weight, 80g/L RS) Moschato Alexandreias, Limnio
33
What are the styles and varieties of Muscat of Lemnos?
Vin Liastos, VDN/Grand Cru, VDL Moschato Alexandreias 2 years in barrel for VDN/VDL
34
What are the styles and varieties of Muscat of Samos?
Vin Liastos, VDN/Grand Cru, VDL | Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
35
What are the sweet wine PDO's of the Aegean Islands?
``` Santorini Vinsanto Muscat of Samos Muscat of Rhodes Muscat of Lemnos Malvasia Paros ```
36
What is Amorgiano?
Rhodes synonym for Mandilaria
37
What is Moschato Aspro?
Aegean synonym for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
38
What are the two Greek synonyms for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains?
``` Moschoudi (Patras) Moschato Aspro (Aegean) ```
39
What is the only greek PDO to mandate use of a white grape in red blends?
Paros PDO
40
Who controls all production of Muscat of Samos?
The Union of Viticultural Cooperatives of Samos
41
What is Samos Nectar?
A vin de paille style of Muscat, aged for three years before release.
42
What is the Greek name for the archipelago of Santorini?
Théra
43
What is Aspa?
The volcanic, slightly sulphuric soil of Santorini
44
What grapes are generally used for younger, fresher styles of wine on Santorini?
Assyrtiko and Athiri
45
What grapes are generally used for vinsanto?
Assyrtiko and Aidani
46
What is the max yield for Muscat Grand Cru?
5.3 tons/ha (v. 12)

Green Pin Study 2 (imported Cards) (705 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions