Ionian Islands Flashcards
Where are the Ionian Islands?
off the western coast of mainland Greece
What islands receive some of the highest rainfall in Greece?
Ionian Islands
What is the climate of the Ionian Islands?
Mediterranean
-milder than the rest of the country
Which islands of Greece never fell under the Ottoman Empire?
Ionian Islands
-ruled by the Venetians for over 400 years (1386 – 1797)
-briefl y belonged to France
-then became a British protectorate until joining the Greek state in 1864
What are the wine-producing islands in the Ionian archipelago from North to South?
N to S
Kerkyra (Corfu)
Lefkada
Cephalonia (largest)
Zakynthos
What is the only Ionian Island that has PDOs?
Cephalonia
What are the styles and varietals of Robola of Cephalonia?
Dry White
100% Robola
What are the PDO zones of the Ionian Islands?
Robola of Cephalonia
Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia
Muscat of Cephalonia
What is the elevation of Robola?
Min 50 meters
-best vineyards located b/w 400-850 meters (1310-2790 feet)
Around 85% of all Robola wine is made by whom?
Cooperative of Cephalonia Robola Producers
Who is a smaller producer of Robola of Cephalonia who has experimented with oak aging and natural fermentation?
Gentilini
Who is one of the few biodynamic producers from Greece located in Robola of Cephalonia?
Sclavos
What are the styles and varietals of Muscat of Cephalonia
Sweet White (sun dried)
White VDN
White VDL
VDN Grand Cru
100% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (Moschato Aspro)
Minimum alcohol levels of Muscat of Cephalonia
Potential
Naturally Sweet Wine: 14.8% (17.6% after sun drying)
Fortified Wine (VDN): 14%
VDN Grand Cru: 14.8%
Fortified Wine (VDL): 13%
Actual
Naturally Sweet Wine: 17.6% (9% acquired)
Fortified Wine/VDN Grand Cru/VDL: 15% - 22%
What is the clone of Mavrodaphne planted in Cephalonia?
Tsigelo
Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia
Red VDN
50% Mavrodaphne, plus Mavri Korinthiki (cofermented)
What is the southern most Ionian Island?
Zakynthos
-warmest climate
What is the best wine of Zakynthos?
Verdea
-minimum 50% Skiadopoulo (white grape) plus Pavlos, Robola, Goustolidi, Avgoustiatis
-high alcohol, dry, oxidative tone from extended oak aging
What does Grand Cru indicate for Muscat PDO’s in Greece?
Wines produced from estate vineyards with “low yields per hectare.”
5.2 tons/ha vs 12 tons/ha
The Ionian Sea is the southern continuation of which Sea?
Adriatic
Where is Mount Ainos?
Cephalonia, Ionian Islands
What is the min alcohol of the distillate used to fortify VDL and VDN wines of Muscat of Cephalonia and Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia?
95%
What is the trellising system required in Muscat of Cephalonia?
Goblet
What is min age of vines in Muscat of Cephalonia before harvesting?
3 years
What is min alcohol of Mavrodaphne of Cephalonia?
Minimum potential alcohol at harvest: 12.5%
Minimum actual alcohol: 15%–22%
Where is Mount Elati?
Lefkada, Ionaian Islands
Where is Pandikratoras?
Corfu, Ionian Islands
What are the District PGIs of the Ionian Islands?
Corfu (Kerkyra)
Lefkada
Zakynthos
