Greece- Mainland Flashcards
What are the two levels of PDO wine in Greece?
AOC (Controlled Appellation of Origin): traditional sweet wines
AOSQ (Appellation of Superior Quality): dry wines
When did Greece implement its wine laws, and when were most PDO’s created?
1969 & 1970
1971 ( Naoussa)
What does Reserve indicate in Greek PDO wines? What is the alternative term?
Whites: 1 year of aging (6mos in barrel, 3mos in bottle)
Reds: Two years of aging (1 year in barrel, 6mos in bottle)
“Selected”
What does Grand Reserve indicate in Greek PDO wines? What is the alternative term?
Whites: Two years of aging (6mos in barrel, 3mos in bottle)
Reds: Four years of aging (18mos in barrel, 18mos in bottle)
“Specially Selected”
What is permitted for Greek “Varietal” wines that is not permitted for “Table” wines?
Vintage and variety on the label
Where do Traditional Appellations fall in Greek Wine Law?
PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
What is Retsina?
A traditional greek wine flavored with pine resin (either from the interior of the cask, or through active additions), typically produced in Sterea Ellada of Savatiano grapes.
What is Verdea?
A Traditional Appellation on the island of Zakynthos for oxidative white wines: min. 50% Skiadopoulo, plus Pavlos, Robola, Goustolidi, Avgoustiatis
What are the three subdivisions of PGI wines in Greece?
Regional (Peloponnese, Crete)
District (correspond to the “peripheral units of Greece” - essentially states)
Area (may be single estate)
What does Cava indicate for Greek PGI wines?
White/Rosé: 1 year of aging (6mos in barrel)
Red: 3 years of aging (1 year in barrel)
What does Palaiomenos se vareli indicate?
Longer oak aging beyond the minimums for Cava, Reserve, and Grand Reserve
Greece legislates sulphur levels. What are the standard maximums for red, white, and sparkling
Red: 150mg/L White: 200mg/L Sparkling: 185mg/L VDN: 200mg/L Vin Liastos: 400mg/L
What is the standard minimum pressure for Greek sparkling?
3.5 atmospheres
What are the styles and varietals of Amynteo?
Red
Rosé
Sparkling Rosé (dry [17-32g/L] to semi-sweet [32-50g/L])
All 100% Xinomavro
What are the styles and varietals of Naoussa?
Red only Dry: max 4 g/L RS Semi-Dry: 4.5-17.5g/L Semi-Sweet: 17.5-45 g/L 100% Xinomavro
What are the styles and varietals of Goumenissa?
Dry Red Only.
Xinomavro plus min. 20% Negoska
What is the minimum elevation of Goumenissa?
150M
What are the styles and varietals of Plagies Melitona?
Dry Red and White
Red: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Limnio
White: Rhoditis, Athiri, Assyrtiko
Who is the sole producer of Plagies Melitona? Who consults on that project?
Domaine Carras (Evangelos Gerovassilou) Émile Peynaud of Bordeaux consults
What are the alternative names for Plagies Melitona?
Cotes de Meliton
Slopes of Meliton