Greece - ST Questions 13.12.19 Flashcards
Name and describe the 2 most important traditional PGIs of Greece.
Retsina
(an aromatized non-vintage white wine made mainly from Savvatiano grapes, flavoured with the addition of pine resin)
Verdea
(an oxidative white wine produced on the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos from Min. 50% Skiadopoulo)
Which famous wine consultant worked with Domaine Porto Carras?
Emile Peynaud
Which mountain range, essentially an extension of the Alps, forms the spine of Greece?
The Pindos mountains
Into what groups of islands can the Aegean islands be divided into?
Cyclades, Dodecanese, N Aegean
What is the name of the strong wind that blows down through the Aegean?
Meltemi
What is the meaning of Asproudi?
A generic term for unknown white grapes.
The region of Thrace borders which country to the East?
Bulgaria
Which variety is most important in Amynteo and Naoussa?
Xinomavro
What is Trifolos?
A cru of Naoussa
What styles are produced in Amynteo?
Red, rosé, sparkling rosé (dry and off dry)
With which grape is Xinomavro co-fermented with in Goumenissa?
Negoska
Name 3 PDOs in Thessaly.
Rapsani, Messenikola, Anchiolas
What is the name for the Greek version of Grappa?
Tsipouro
What is the main grape for Zitsa PDO?
Debina
Which producer made Megas Oenos?
Domaine Skouras
Which PDO has the Koutsi cru?
Nemea
What is the main grape for Mantinia PDO?
Moschofilero
How many years must Grande Reserve Mavrodaphne of Patras be aged?
7 years (min 3 in cask and 3 in bottle)
How long would a non-vintage Mavrodaphne of Patras blend be required to age after the final blending?
3 years
What is the other name for Refosco in Ilia PGI?
Mercouri
What is another name for the Stefani training system?
Kouloura
What are the two types of wood utilised for the casks used in the production of Santorini?
Oak and Acacia
What is the name for the classic style of wine produced on Santorini where the grapes are harvested at night and pressed the next day to prevent a high degree of extraction?
Nykteri
Which grapes are co-fermented for the dry reds of Paros PDO?
Mandilaria and Monemvasia
Where would you find CAIR?
It is a coop on Rhodes (Compagnia Agricola Industriale Rodi)
What are the aging requirements for Vintage and age dated Malvasia of Paros?
Vintage minimum 2 years, age dated in multiples of 4 years
Name 3 producers from Macedonia.
Kir-Yianni, Boutari, Alpha, Pigasos, Gerovassilou, Diamantakos, Porto Carras, Tsantali
Name 3 producers from Pelopennese.
Semeli, Bizios Estate, Kokotos, Domaine Skouras, Monemvasia Winery, Mercouri, Gaia, Troupis, Bosinakis, Lantides
Name 3 styles of Cephalonia. Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia,
Muscat of Cephalonia, Robola of Cephalonia
Name 3 grapes each for the reds and whites of Cote de Meliton.
Limnio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. & Assyrtiko, Athiri, Roditis
Name 4 PDOs that can have the status of Grand Cru.
Muscat of Cephalonia, Muscat of Rhodes, Muscat of Lemnos, Samos, Daphnes
What are the two main red grapes for red Candia?
Kotsifali, Mandilaria
What is the minimum % alcohol required for Ouzo production?
37.5%
How long would you age Samos nectar in oak?
6 years
Where would you find Anthemia and how is it produced?
Moschato Aspro vin doux method, wherein the unfermented must is fortified. 5 yrs of aging.
When was the first commercial release of a Malagousia and by which winery?
1993, Domaine Porto Carras
Name me 2 PDOs with elevations of up to 900 metres?
Samos and Patras
What are the aging requirements for a Mantinia with the designation Selected/Reserve?
Minimum 1 year, including at least 6 months in oak barrels and 3 months in bottle.
In which region would you find Biblia Chora?
Thrace
List the permitted grapes for Nemea.
Agiorgitiko
