Greece

Question 1

Main grape of Amynteo?

Answer 1

Xinonavro

Lighter and lower in tannins than neighbouring Naoussa

Question 2

Soils of Amynteo?

Answer 2

Sandy, free draining.

Lots of old vines

Question 3

Name a top producer from Amynteo?

Answer 3

Alpha Estate

Question 4

Amynteo growing conditions? (4)

Answer 4

570-750m altitude

Strong, cold winds from Mt Vermio

Cool summers, cold winters

Close to lakes that moderate the climate

Question 5

Main grapes of Naoussa?

Answer 5

PDO must be 100% Xinomavro

PGI wines in the area have a strong reputation for high quality Bordeaux blends

Question 6

Amynteo PDO wines? (2)

Answer 6

100% Xinomavro

Lighter and lower in tannins than Naoussa, with more floral characters

Question 7

Name a famous producer from Amynteo?

Answer 7

Alpha Estate

Question 8

Naoussa Growing Conditions? (3)

Answer 8

Moderate altitude 150-400m (slopes of Mt Vermo)

Complex mixed soils and microclimates (fertile in the plains)

Best sites are sheltered from cold winds from the north

Question 9

Naoussa Climate?

Answer 9

Moderate continental in the mountains

Warm Mediterranean in the plains with low rainfall (rain shadow)

Question 10

Naoussa PDO wines

Answer 10

100% Xinomarvo red/rose

Question 11

Famous Naoussa producer?

Answer 11

Kir - Yianni

Question 12

Wine making in Naoussa?

Answer 12

from old school, heavy extracted and oaked wines, to modern lighter styles with stainless steel

Question 13

Main grape of Manitina?

Answer 13

Moscofilero - must be 85% of the blend for PDO

Question 14

Mantinia growing conditions

Answer 14

Cool continental due to altitude

Elevation is 600m+

Coolest growing region in Greece

Question 15

Styles of wine in Mantinia?

Answer 15

high acid, fresh wines made in stainless steel. Ripeness can be an issue in cold years.

Question 16

Top three most planted grapes in Greece?

Answer 16

1. Savatiano
2. Roditis
3. Agiorgitiko

Question 17

Nemea climate?

Answer 17

Mediterranean with continental influence at altitude

Question 18

Main grape of Nemea?

Answer 18

Agiorgitiko - must be 100% for PDO wines (red only)

Question 19

Famous producer from Nemea?

Answer 19

Gaia

Question 20

Three zones of Nemea?

Answer 20

Lower (fertile soils,hottest but still with altitude - 400m+)
Middle (best zone, free draining soils)
Higher (hard to ripen, usually rose, clay soils)

Question 21

Winemaking styles in Nemea?

Answer 21

old school heavily excrated reds to modern fresher and crabonic styles

Question 22

Climate in Santorini?

Answer 22

Mediterranean climate with altitude moderating the heat

Question 23

Main grape of Santorini?

Answer 23

Assyrtiko

Question 24

Why does Santorini use basket shaped vine training?

Answer 24

To shelter from winds and trap water from the moring mist

Question 25

Max yield for Santorini PDO wines?

Answer 25

6ohl/ha - lowest in Greece most vines yield as low as 15hl/ha

Question 26

What styles of wine have a strong reputation in Naoussa aoart from Xinomavro?

Answer 26

PGI Bordeaux blends

Question 27

Roditis tasting note? (3)

Answer 27

High acid Med body Ripe fruit flavours - melon

Question 28

Main grape for Retsina?

Answer 28

Savatiano

Question 29

How to get better quality wine made from Savatiano? (3)

Answer 29

Low yield Dry farm Bush vines

Question 30

Savatiano flavours?(3)

Answer 30

Citrus Stonefruit Nuts

Question 31

Assyrtiko tasting note? (5)

Answer 31

High acid Full body Citrus, stone fruit and tropical flavours Flint character Some oak used

Question 32

Assyrtiko budding/ripening? (3)

Answer 32

Late budding Late ripening Same as Riesling

Question 33

Moschofilero tasting note? (4)

Answer 33

Similar to Muscat High acid Light body Low alcohol Floral, citrus, spice

Question 34

Rose grape of Mantinia?

Answer 34

Moschofilero - pink skins so needs maceration Usually white wine

Question 35

Main black grape of Greece?

Answer 35

Agiorgitiko

Question 36

Agiorgitiko tasting note? (4) + (2)

Answer 36

Deep colour Ripe red fruit Sweet spice Often oak aged Light to full bodied styles made Rose made

Question 37

2 types of Xinomavro? (2)

Answer 37

High acid high tannin vegetal that needs time in bottle Fruitier, softer tannins, less extraction with lower acid. More approachable when young

Question 38

Other grapes used for Retsina?

Answer 38

Roditis Assyrtiko in high quality retsina

Question 39

Wines without a GI labelled as ‘Wines from Greece’ account for what % of production?

Answer 39

66% Mainly high volume brands

Question 40

Naoussa altitude? (2)

Answer 40

150-400m Best sites sheltered from northern winds

Question 41

Pre ferment technique to provide more colour but less tannin to Xinomavro?

Answer 41

Cold soak

Question 42

What grape is commonly blended with Xinomavro to soften it?

Answer 42

Merlot

Question 43

Amynteo altitude?

Answer 43

570-750m Higher than Naoussa

Question 44

What moderates the climate in Amynteo?

Answer 44

Lakes

Question 45

Cooling fa for other than altitude in Amynteo?

Answer 45

Cold winds from the north

Question 46

Quality range in Nemea?

Answer 46

Acceptable to outstanding and age worthy

Question 47

Moschofilero wines of Mantinia tasting note? (5)

Answer 47

High acid (altitude) Low to med alc (cool climate) Med to med - body Floral and spicy No oak

Question 48

Bone density in Santorini?

Answer 48

Very low - 2500 per hectare. Low water availability

Question 49

% of production exported?

Answer 49

11 percent