Greece

Question 1

What style of wine is Greece most known for?

Answer 1

Retsina

Question 2

What is Retsina?

Answer 2

An aromatized wine flavored with Aleppo pine resin. It is generally produced as a white wine from the Savviatiano grape.

Question 3

How was Retsina developed?

Answer 3

Wine was transported through ancient Greece in amphorae, often sealed with pine resin to prevent spoilage, and over time the resultant flavor became an acquired taste.

Question 4

What are the main wine regions of Greece?

Answer 4

Macedonia, Peloponnese

Question 5

What appellation in Greece is famous for its Retsina wine?

Answer 5

Eger

Question 6

What are the top three white grape varietals of Greece?

Answer 6

Assyrtico, Roditis, Moschofilero

Question 7

What are the primary red grape varietals of Greece?

Answer 7

Xynomavro, Agiorgitiko

Question 8

List the wine styles of Greece.

Answer 8

Opap = dry whites, reds, roses; OPE = sweet wines ONLY; TA = traditional Greek wines (Retsina & Verdea)

Question 9

In what Greek region is Cotes de Meliton located and what types of wine are produced there?

Answer 9

Macedonia; red, white and rose wines from both native and French varietals.