GREECE Flashcards
Climate?
Hot, med climate, coastal areas moderated by sea
Where is wind strong?
South east of mainland
Concern on eastern side of Greece?
Drought
How many grapes are native to Greece?
200+
What do most PDO wines require?
The use of native varieties
Where is Naoussa?
Northern Greece in Macedonia
What is the Naoussa PDO for?
Reds made exclusively from Xinomavro
Characteristics of Xinomavro?
High tannin/acid
Medium color that leads to tawny
Tends to lack fresh fruit aromas
Can develop complex/spice/earthy aromas
What is Nemea PDO for?
Reds made exclusively from Agiorgitiko
Where is the best fruit in Nemea PDO?
Middle range of altitudes between 200-900 M
Deep ruby color, high levels of smooth tannin, low-moderate acids, flavors of red fruit and spice
Training method in Santorini PDO?
-Permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape and the fruit grows on the inside
What does Santorini PDO cover?
-Whites in dry and sweet styles made primarily from Assyrtiko grape
Characteristics of Assyrtiko grape?
Dry wines show perfumed aromas and concentrated flavors of ripe citrus and stone fruit, balanced by natural high acid
What is vin santo?
-Late harvest grapes are sundried for up to 14 days
-Wines are the n aged in oak barrels for min 2 years
-Older wines show marked oxidative character of caramel and nuts
On domestic market, the Greek equivalent to PDO is?
Prostatevomeni Onomasia Proelefsis
