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1
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What are the two classifications of PDO wine in Greece?

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OPE (Oenoi Ononmasias Proelefseos Elenhomeni) and OPAP (Oenoi Onomasias Proelefseos Anoteras Poiotitas)

2
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What are the two classifications of PGI wine in Greece?

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TO (Topikos Oinos) and OKP (Oenoi Ononmasias Kata Paradosi)

3
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What style of wine is most common in Greek OPE wines?

A

sweet wines

4
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What style of wine is most common in Greek OPAP wines?

A

dry wines of all colors (can also be sweet or sparkling)

5
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What style of wine is most common in Greek TO wines?

A

bulk wines from non-native grapes

6
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What style of wine is most common in Greek OKP wines?

A

Retsina

7
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What is Retsina wine?

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ancient Greek wine style where pine resin is added to young wines and removed at first racking, usually white

8
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What grapes are used for Retsina wine?

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Savatiano and Roditis

9
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Where is Greek OPAP Naoussa?

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Macedonia (northern Greece) [mneumonic: NaOussa -NOrth]

10
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Where is Greek OPAP Nemea?

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Peloponnese [mneumonic: nEmEa - pEloponnEsE]

11
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Where is Greek OPAP Santorini?

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Island [mneumonic: SANtorInI- ISlANd]

12
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What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Naoussa?

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Xinomavro (“acid-black”)

13
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What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Nemea?

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Agiorgitiko (“Saint George”)

14
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What is the main grape in the Greek OPAP Santorini?

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Assyrtiko [mneumonic: ASSyrTIkO -SAnTORInI]

15
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What color is the grape Xinomavro?

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red

16
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What color is the grape Agiorgitiko?

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red

17
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What color is the grape Assyrtiko?

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white

18
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What is the climate of Greece?

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very hot Mediterranean

19
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What is the main viticultural hazards in Greece?

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drought, sudden storms, wind (Santorini)

20
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Name 3 key Greek wine OPAPs.

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Naoussa, Nemea, Santorini

21
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What viticultural technique is unique to Santorini?

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basket-like training system offers protection from the wind

22
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Characterize the Greek Mantinia OPAP and its product.

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Mantinia is on the high plateau of the Pelopennese; main variety is Moschofilero; produces dry white wine with light body, high acidity, medium alcohol and significant aromatic character