Greece - ST Questions 13.12.19

Question 1

Name and describe the 2 most important traditional PGIs of Greece.

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Which famous wine consultant worked with Domaine Porto Carras?

Answer 2

Emile Peynaud

Question 3

Which mountain range, essentially an extension of the Alps, forms the spine of Greece?

Answer 3

The Pindos mountains

Question 4

Into what groups of islands can the Aegean islands be divided into?

Answer 4

Cyclades, Dodecanese, N Aegean

Question 5

What is the name of the strong wind that blows down through the Aegean?

Answer 5

Meltemi

Question 6

What is the meaning of Asproudi?

Answer 6

A generic term for unknown white grapes.

Question 7

The region of Thrace borders which country to the East?

Answer 7

Bulgaria

Question 8

Which variety is most important in Amynteo and Naoussa?

Answer 8

Xinomavro

Question 9

What is Trifolos?

Answer 9

A cru of Naoussa

Question 10

What styles are produced in Amynteo?

Answer 10

Red, rosé, sparkling rosé (dry and off dry)

Question 11

With which grape is Xinomavro co-fermented with in Goumenissa?

Answer 11

Negoska

Question 12

Name 3 PDOs in Thessaly.

Answer 12

Rapsani, Messenikola, Anchiolas

Question 13

What is the name for the Greek version of Grappa?

Answer 13

Tsipouro

Question 14

What is the main grape for Zitsa PDO?

Answer 14

Debina

Question 15

Which producer made Megas Oenos?

Answer 15

Domaine Skouras

Question 16

Which PDO has the Koutsi cru?

Answer 16

Nemea

Question 17

What is the main grape for Mantinia PDO?

Answer 17

Moschofilero

Question 18

How many years must Grande Reserve Mavrodaphne of Patras be aged?

Answer 18

7 years (min 3 in cask and 3 in bottle)

Question 19

How long would a non-vintage Mavrodaphne of Patras blend be required to age after the final blending?

Answer 19

3 years

Question 20

What is the other name for Refosco in Ilia PGI?

Answer 20

Mercouri

Question 21

What is another name for the Stefani training system?

Answer 21

Kouloura

Question 22

What are the two types of wood utilised for the casks used in the production of Santorini?

Answer 22

Oak and Acacia

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

Nykteri

Question 24

Which grapes are co-fermented for the dry reds of Paros PDO?

Answer 24

Mandilaria and Monemvasia

Question 25

Where would you find CAIR?

Answer 25

It is a coop on Rhodes (Compagnia Agricola Industriale Rodi)

Question 26

What are the aging requirements for Vintage and age dated Malvasia of Paros?

Answer 26

Vintage minimum 2 years, age dated in multiples of 4 years

Question 27

Name 3 producers from Macedonia.

Answer 27

Kir-Yianni, Boutari, Alpha, Pigasos, Gerovassilou, Diamantakos, Porto Carras, Tsantali

Question 28

Name 3 producers from Pelopennese.

Answer 28

Semeli, Bizios Estate, Kokotos, Domaine Skouras, Monemvasia Winery, Mercouri, Gaia, Troupis, Bosinakis, Lantides

Question 29

Name 3 styles of Cephalonia. Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia,

Answer 29

Muscat of Cephalonia, Robola of Cephalonia

Question 30

Name 3 grapes each for the reds and whites of Cote de Meliton.

Answer 30

Limnio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. & Assyrtiko, Athiri, Roditis

Question 31

Name 4 PDOs that can have the status of Grand Cru.

Answer 31

Muscat of Cephalonia, Muscat of Rhodes, Muscat of Lemnos, Samos, Daphnes

Question 32

What are the two main red grapes for red Candia?

Answer 32

Kotsifali, Mandilaria

Question 33

What is the minimum % alcohol required for Ouzo production?

Answer 33

37.5%

Question 34

How long would you age Samos nectar in oak?

Answer 34

6 years

Question 35

Where would you find Anthemia and how is it produced?

Answer 35

Moschato Aspro vin doux method, wherein the unfermented must is fortified. 5 yrs of aging.

Question 36

When was the first commercial release of a Malagousia and by which winery?

Answer 36

1993, Domaine Porto Carras

Question 37

Name me 2 PDOs with elevations of up to 900 metres?

Answer 37

Samos and Patras

Question 38

What are the aging requirements for a Mantinia with the designation Selected/Reserve?

Answer 38

Minimum 1 year, including at least 6 months in oak barrels and 3 months in bottle.

Question 39

In which region would you find Biblia Chora?

Answer 39

Thrace

Question 40

List the permitted grapes for Nemea.

Answer 40

Agiorgitiko