Greece Terminology Flashcards
1
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Cava (on the label)
A
For PGI and Varietal wines only.
- Refers to a min oak aging.
- For white and rosé wines: 1yr (min 6M oak)
- For reds: (min 3yrs / min 1yr barrel)
2
Q
Grand Cru (on the label)
A
Applies to certain sweet wines
- made via the vin doux naturel process
- sourced from select vineyards of a given region
- typically from higher elevation sites
3
Q
Grand/Grande reserve
A
For PDO wines only
- Refers to a minimum of oak aging
- W: min 2yrs (min 1yr barrel/6M btl)
- R: min 4yrs (min 18M barrel/18M btl)
- White Grande Reserve - cannot be aged in barrels larger than 600 liters.
4
Q
Kouloura / (stefani)
A
A traditional method of vine training specific to Santorini
- vines are trained along the ground in a basket shape. - - protects the grapes from the harsh, hot winds
5
Q
Mavroudi
A
An indigenous variety but also a generic term for unknown red grapes
6
Q
Paleomenos se vareli:
A
For PDO, PGI, and Varietal wines
- that are labeled with cava, reserve, or grande reserve
- Indicates extended oak aging beyond the required minimums.
7
Q
Reserve:
A
For PDO wines only.
Refers to a minimum of oak aging.
- W: 1yr (min6M barrel/3M btl)
- R: 2yr (min 12M barrel / 6M btl)
8
Q
Asproudi (plural: Asproudes)
A
A generic term for unknown white grapes
aspro means “white”
9
Q
Agiorgitiko means?
A
St.George’s grape
