Greece

Question 1

What is the climate in Greece ?

Answer 1

Hot mediterranean climate (can reach well over 30°C in summer)

Question 2

What is the main climate concern in Greece ?

Answer 2

Lack of rain can cause water stress - drought is a concern in the eastern side

Question 3

What is a moderating influence in Greece?

Answer 3

Coastal areas are moderated by the sea

Question 4

What are the 3 main PDOs in Greece?

Answer 4

• Naoussa PDO
• Nemea PDO
• Santorini PDO

Question 5

What are the 3 main GV in Greece?

Answer 5

• Xinomavro (red)
• Agiorgitiko (red)
• Assyrtiko (white)

Question 6

Where is Naoussa PDO located? What is a moderating influence there?

Answer 6

North-East of Greece

Vineyards are cooled by altitude

Question 7

What is the GV used in Naoussa PDO?

Answer 7

exclusively from Xinomavro (red)

Question 8

Describe a red wine from Naoussa PDO

Answer 8

RED wines exclusively from Xinomavro

- high tannins and high acidity
- tend to lack fresh fruit
- long lived, can develop complex spice and earthy aromas

Question 9

Where is Nemea PDO located? What is the climate like?

Answer 9

North of the Peloponnese

Vineyards planted over a wide range of altitude, best ones are in the middle

Question 10

What is the GV used in Nemea PDO?

Answer 10

Agiorgitiko (red)

Question 11

Describe a red wine from Nemea PDO

Answer 11

RED wines made from Agiorgitiko

- high tannins, low to medium acidity, 
- aromas of red berries and spice
- often matured in New oak

Question 12

What is the particularity in the vineyard in Santorini PDO?

Answer 12

Very strong wind, so basket training to protect the fruits

Question 13

Where is Santorini PDO located?

Answer 13

Volcanic island in southern Greece

Question 14

What is the main GV in Santorini PDO?

Answer 14

Assyrtiko (white)

Question 15

Describe a white wine from Santorini PDO

Answer 15

Highest quality white dry wines made from Assyrtiko

citrus and stone fruit + high levels of acidity