Peloponnese Flashcards
List the PDOs in the Peloponnese
Nemea PDO
Mantinia PDO
Patras PDO
Monemvasia-Malvasia PDO
Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO
Muscat of Patras PDO
Muscat of Rio Patras PDO
List the PGIs in the Peloponnese
PGI Regional Wines: Peloponnese
PGI District Wines: Achaia, Argolida, Arkadia, Ilia, Korinthos, Messinia
PGI Area Wines: Klimenti, Letrina, Pisatis, Pylia, Egialia, Petroto, Tegea, Trifilia
Mantinia PDO
- Region
- Styles
- Grapes
- Sparkling Requirements
- Aging
Mantinia PDO
- Region: Peloponnese (Arcadia)
Style
- Dry white wines (or vin gris style, accomplished through skin contact)
- Sparkling white wines (brut nature, extra brut, brut, extra sec, sec, demi-sec, dou
- Authorized varieties: min. 85% Moschofilero, plus Asproudes
Sparkling
- Wines may be produced by either the traditional method or by the cuve close method.
- Wine must have a minimum 3.5 atmospheres of pressure.
Aging
- Επιλεγμένος (Selected) or Réserve: These terms are allowed only for dry wines and are interchangeable. Selected or Réserve wines must age for a minimum one year, including at least six months in oak barrels and three months in bottle.
- Ειδικά Επιλεγμένος (Specially Selected) or Grande Réserve: Also interchangeable and authorized only for dry wines, these terms require at least two years of aging, including a minimum one year in oak barrels and six months in bottle.
Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO
- Region
- Style
- Grapes
- Aging
- Additional
Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO
- Region: Achaia
Style
- Natural Sweet Red Wine (VDL from dried Grapes)
- Sweet Red Wine (VDL from non-dried grapes with the addition of additional must)
- Authorized Varieties: Mavrodaphne and a max. 49% Mavri Korinthiaki
Aging
- Min. 1 year in oak barrels of 1,000 liters or less
- “Reserve”: Min. 3 years, including 2 years in cask and 1 year in bottle
- “Vieille Reserve”: Min. 5 years, including min. 2 years in cask and 2 years in bottle
- “Grand Reserve”: Min. 7 years, including a min. 3 years in oak and 3 years in the bottle
- Non-Vintage blends require a minimum 3 years of aging after the final blend.
Additional
- Chaptalization and addition of concentrate grape must is not allowed.
- VDL wines must be fortified with alcohol from the distillation of dried grapes of a minimum 96% alc. per volume, or alcohol from the distillation of wine or dried grapes at between 52% - 86%, or a combination of the two.
Monemvasia-Malvasia PDO
- Region
- Style
- Grapes
- Alcohol
- RS
- Aging
- Additional
Monemvasia-Malvasia PDO
- Region: Lakonia
Style
- Naturally Sweet White (Vin Liastos/Sun Dried)
- Fortified Sweet White (VDN)
- Authorized Varieties: Min. 51% Monemvassia, plus Assyrtiko, Asproudes, Kydonitsa
- Alcohol
- Naturally Sweet White: 10%
- Fortified Sweet White: 15 - 22%
- Naturally Sweet White: 80 g/l
- Min. 2 years in an oxidative environment (if the wine is aged for a longer period, it may be aged for 4 years, or in multiples of 4 years thereafter)
Additional
- Chaptalization and addition of concentrate grape must is not allowed.
- VDN wines must be fortified during fermentation with alcohol from the distillation of dried grapes of a minimum 96% alc. per volume, or alcohol from the distillation of wine or dried grapes at between 52% - 86%, or a combination of the two. Fortification must be done by May 31 of the year following the harvest.
Muscat of Patras PDO
- Styles
- Grapes
- Alcohol
- Aging
- Additional
Muscat of Patras PDO
Style
- Fortified Wine (VDN)
- Fortified Wine from Specific vineyards (VDN Grand Cru)
- Fortified Wine (VDL)
- Naturally Sweet Wine (Sun Dried)
- Authorized Varieties: 100% Moschato Aspro
Alcohol
- Naturally Sweet Wine: 17.6% (9% acquired)
- Fortified Wine/VDN Grand Cru/VDL: 15% - 22%
- Fortified Wine (VDN, VDN Grand Cru, VDL): may be aged up to 5 years in oak barrels
-Additional
- Chaptalization and addition of concentrate grape must is not allowed.
- VDN wines must be fortified during fermentation with alcohol of vinous origin of a minimum 95% alc. per volume, to between 5% - 10% of the volume of the spent mash, or 40% of the total volume of the finished product.
- VDL wines must be fortified prior to fermentation with alcohol of vinous origin of a minimum 95% alc. per volume. A maximum 1% alcohol from fermentation is allowed.
Muscat of Rio Patras PDO
- Styles
- Grapes
- Alcohol
- Aging
- Additional
Muscat of Rio Patras PDO
Style
- Fortified Wine (VDN)
- Fortified Wine from Specific vineyards (VDN Grand Cru)
- Fortified Wine (VDL)
- Naturally Sweet Wine (Sun Dried)
- Authorized Varieties: 100% Moschato Aspro
Alcohol
- Naturally Sweet Wine: 17.6% (9% acquired)
- Fortified Wine/VDN Grand Cru/VDL: 15% - 22%
- Fortified Wine (VDL): may be aged up to 5 years in oak barrels
Additional
- Chaptalization and addition of concentrate grape must is not allowed.
- VDN wines must be fortified during fermentation with alcohol of vinous origin of a minimum 95% alc. per volume, to between 5% - 10% of the volume of the spent mash, or 40% of the total volume of the finished product.
- VDL wines must be fortified prior to fermentation with alcohol of vinous origin of a minimum 95% alc. per volume. A maximum 1% alcohol from fermentation is allowed.
Nemea PDO
- Region
- Style
- Grapes
- RS
- Aging
Nemea PDO
- Region: Peloponnese (Korinthia, Argolida)
Style
- Dry Red Wines
- Semisweet Red Wines (produced by stopping fermentation or by adding must concentrate to dry wines)
- Vin Doux (Sweet Vin de Liqueur, produced by adding spirit to the must prior to fermentation)
- Vin Doux Naturel (Sweet Fortified Red Wines, produced by adding the spirit to the must during fermentation)
- Sweet Dried Grape Wines
- Authorized Varieties: 100% Agiorgitiko
RS
- Dry Wines: 4 g/l
- Semisweet Wines: 17.5-45 g/l
Aging
- Επιλεγμένος (“Selected”) or Réserve: These terms are only allowed for dry wines, and are interchangeable. Selected/Réserve wines must age for a minimum 2 years, including at least 12 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
- Ειδικά Επιλεγμένος (“Specially Selected”) or Grande Réserve: Also interchangeable and authorized only for dry wines, these terms require at least 4 years of aging, including a minimum 18 months in oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Patras PDO
- Region
- Style
- Grapes
- RS
- Aging
Patras PDO
- Region: Achaia
Style
- Dry White Wine
- Semi-Dry White Wine
- Semi-Sweet White Wine
- Authorized Varieties: 100% Roditis
RS
- Dry White Wine: maximum 4 g/l
- Semi-Dry White Wine: 4.5 - 17.5 g/l
- Semi-Sweet White Wine: 12 - 45 g/l
Aging
- Επιλεγμένος (“Selected”) or Réserve: These terms are only allowed for dry wines, and are interchangeable. Selected/Réserve wines must age for a minimum 1 year, including at least 6 months in oak barrels and 3 months in bottle for white.
- Ειδικά Επιλεγμένος (“Specially Selected”) or Grande Réserve: Also interchangeable and authorized only for dry wines, these terms require at least 2 years of aging, including a minimum 1 year in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
What is the highest elevation in Peloponnese?
Mount Taygetos - 2,405 m (7,890 ft)
Mount Kyllini - 2,376 m (7,795 ft)
What influences soil types in Peloponnese
Lime Stone Mountains
Hellenic Trench
- Southern shores of Peloponnese
- Where the African plate and Eurasian plate meet
What is Agiorgitiko often referred as?
Blood of Hercules
○ Legend is that the wine gave him the strength to defeat the Nemean Lion
What wine brought international attention to Nemea?
Skouras Megas Oenos
- Skouras famously blended Agiorgitiko with Cabernet in the 1980s to create Megas Oenos aged in French oak
Who is this producer?
Skouras Megas Oenos
80% Agiorgitiko, 20% Cab
Aged in French Oak
Grown in Nemea but not within PDO guidelines of 100% Agiorgitiko
What is Nemea PDO divided into and which is most famous?
17 Crus or Villages
- Koutsi
— Limestone rich
— 650 m elevation
— Headquarters for Gaia
What are the geographical divisions of of Nemea PDO?
Divided into 3 distinct subzones based on altitude
200-450 m
— High temperatures
— Rich soils dominated by red clay
— Where dessert wine and the lightest and most fruit forward wines would grow
450-650 m
— Cooler
— Poorer and more varied soils
— Historically was the sweet spot for serious dry red
650-850 m
— Coolest of the 3 zones
— Limestone soils
— Historically used for rose
— Now more red of lighter styles are being made here
What styles are made in Nemea PDO and with what grapes?
- Dry Red Wines
- Semisweet Red Wines (produced by stopping fermentation or by adding must concentrate to dry wines)
- Vin Doux (Sweet Vin de Liqueur, produced by adding spirit to the must prior to fermentation)
- Vin Doux Naturel (Sweet Fortified Red Wines, produced by adding the spirit to the must during fermentation)
- Sweet Dried Grape Wines
Authorized Varieties: 100% Agiorgitiko
Who is this producer?
Aivalis Winery
Apmakas, Nemea, Greece
Who is this producer?
Parparoussis
Nemea Reserve, Nemea, Greece
Who is this producer?
Gaia Estate
Red, Nemea, Greece
Who is this producer?
Skouras
Grand Cuvee Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece
Who is this producer?
Tselepos ‘Driopi’
Reserve, Nemea, Greece
Who is this producer?
Tselepos ‘Driopi’
Reserve, Nemea, Greece
Who is this producer?
Domaine Mercouri
Dry Red Wine, PGI Letrini
85% Refosco, 15% Mavrodaphne
Who is this producer?
Mercouri Estate
Cava Red, Peloponnese, Greece
Cava: For PGI and Varietal wines only. Refers to a minimum of oak aging. For white and rosé wines, this is one year of aging with at least six months in barrel. For reds, three years of aging with at least one year in barrel.
Who is this producer?
What is Saint George?
Skouras
Saint George Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Greece
What styles are made from what grapes in Mantinia PDO?
- Dry white wines (or vin gris style, accomplished through skin contact)
- Sparkling white wines (brut nature, extra brut, brut, extra sec, sec, demi-sec, doux)
Authorized varieties: min. 85% Moschofilero, plus Asproudes
Asproudes is a term for white grapes
Glikerithra is most commonly used
Who is this producer?
Domaine Spiropoulos (Domaine Mercouri)
Mantinia
What is the story behind the name Monemvasia?
Monemvasia is the name of the port town and native grape
The town gave it’s name to a dessert wine during the 13th century
- Likely made from a blend that may or may not have included Monemvasia
What styles are made in Monemvasia-Mavasia PDO and with what grapes?
- Naturally Sweet White (Vin Liastos/Sun Dried)
- Fortified Sweet White (VDN)
Authorized Varieties: Min. 51% Monemvassia, plus Assyrtiko, Asproudes, Kydonitsa
What style is made in Patras PDO and from what grapes?
- Dry White Wine
- Semi-Dry White Wine
- Semi-Sweet White Wine
Authorized Varieties: 100% Roditis
Who first created the style made in Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO?
First created in 1861 by Achaia Clauss
- Founder Gustov Clauss had lived in Douro before establishing his estate and inspired his wine from Port
What styles are made in Mavrodaphne of Patras and with what grapes?
- Natural Sweet Red Wine (VDL from dried Grapes)
- Sweet Red Wine (VDL from non-dried grapes with the addition of additional must)
Authorized Varieties: Mavrodaphne and a max. 49% Mavri Korinthiaki
What are the aging designations on Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO?
- Min. 1 year in oak barrels of 1,000 liters or less
- “Reserve”: Min. 3 years, including 2 years in cask and 1 year in bottle
- “Vieille Reserve”: Min. 5 years, including min. 2 years in cask and 2 years in bottle
- “Grand Reserve”: Min. 7 years, including a min. 3 years in oak and 3 years in the bottle
- Non-Vintage blends require a minimum 3 years of aging after the final blend.
Who is this producer?
Achaia Clauss
Mavrodaphne of Patras
What styles are made in Muscat of Patras PDO and from what grapes?
- Fortified Wine (VDN)
- Fortified Wine from Specific vineyards (VDN Grand Cru)
- Fortified Wine (VDL)
- Naturally Sweet Wine (Sun Dried)
Authorized Varieties: 100% Moschato Aspro
What style are made in Muscat of Rio Patras PDO and from what grapes?
- Fortified Wine (VDN)
- Fortified Wine from Specific vineyards (VDN Grand Cru)
- Fortified Wine (VDL)
- Naturally Sweet Wine (Sun Dried)
Authorized Varieties: 100% Moschato Aspro
