Greece - Northern Greece Flashcards

1
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How many PDOs are there in Thrace?

A

0

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2
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What are the two most important indigenous varieties in Thrace?

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Mavroudi and Limnio

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3
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Two of Greece’s major winemaking families: the Boutaris and the Tsantalis are based in which region?

A

Macedonia

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4
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Name the four PDOs in Macedonia

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Amynteo, Goumenissa, Naoussa, Slopes of Meliton

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5
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In which region is the Amynteo PDO?

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Macedonia

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6
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In which region is the Goumenissa PDO?

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Macedonia

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7
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In which region is the Naoussa PDO?

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Macedonia

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8
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In which region is the Slopes of Meliton PDO?

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Macedonia

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9
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What is the principal grape variety of the Amynteo PDO?

A

Xinomavro 100%

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10
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What is the principal grape variety of the Naoussa PDO?

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Xinomavro 100%

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11
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What Mountain are the vineyards of Naoussa planted on?

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Mount Vermion

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12
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Name the principal grape varieties of the Goumenissa PDO?

A

Xinomavro, Negoska (20% minimum)

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13
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Which of the 3 Xinomavro dominant PDOs of Macedonia is the warmest?

A

Goumenisa

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14
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Name the 3 Xinomavro dominant PDOs of Macedonia?

A

Goumenisa
Naousa
Amynteo

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15
Q

The Slopes of Meliton PDO is an appellation that applies soley to which estate?

A

Domaine Porto Carras

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16
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Domaine Porto Carras is the sole producer in which PDO?

A

The Slopes of Meliton

17
Q

Name the red and white grape varieties of the Slopes of Meliton

A

Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Lemnio and Cabernet Franc
White: Roditis, Assyrtiko, plus Athiri

18
Q

The Slopes of Meliton was the first PDO granted in 1982 that was allowed to what?

A

Use international grape varieties

19
Q

Name the famous vineyard in Macedonia where women are not allowed to walk in

A

Mount Athos Vineyard (over half plated to Cabernet)

20
Q

How many PDOs are there in Thessaly?

A

3.
Anchialos
Messenikola
Rapsani

21
Q

Name the only PDO to feature Xinomavro outside of Macedonia?

A

Rapsani in Thessalay

22
Q

What are the 2 most widely planted grape varieties in Thesselay?

A

Muscat of Hamburg and Roditis

23
Q

Name Greece’s smallest PDO?

A

Rapsani

24
Q

Which mountains slopes is the Rapsani PDO lacated on?

A

Mount Olympus

25
Q

What is the principal grape variety of Rapsani?

A

Xinomavro with Stavrato and Krassato

26
Q

Name the 2 PDOs in Greece that are allowed to use international grape varieties?

A

Slopes of Meliton

Messenikola

27
Q

Name the authorised grape varieties of the Messenikola PDO?

A

Minimum 70% Mavro Mesenikola, maximum 30% combined Syrah and Carignan

28
Q

Name the authorised grape varieties in Anchialos PDO

A

Minimum 80% Roditis, maximum 20% Savvatiano

29
Q

How many PDOs are there is Epirus?

A

1

Zitsa

30
Q

In which region is the Anchialos PDO located?

A

Thesselay

31
Q

In which region is the Messenikola PDO located?

A

Thesselay

32
Q

In which region is the Rapsani PDO located?

A

Thesselay

33
Q

What is the westernmost region of mainland Greece

A

Epirus

34
Q

What is the main grape variety of Zitsa?

A

100% Debina

35
Q

Is Debina a red or white grape variety?

A

White

36
Q

The Zitsa PDO is located in which region?

A

Epirus