Greece

Question 1

What climate does Greece have?

Answer 1

Hot Mediterranean

Question 2

What are three grape varities from Greece?

Answer 2

Xinomavro, Assyriko and Agrigiko

Question 3

What are the qualities of Xinomarvo?

Answer 3

Often compared to Nebbiolo, lighter red colour, high acid and high tannin. Fresh and fruity when young but can develop into spicey and earthy characteristics.

Question 4

What kind of grape is common in Nemea?

Answer 4

Agrigiko

Question 5

What grape is common in Santorini?

Answer 5

Assyriko

Question 6

Where is Naoussa PDO?

Answer 6

Northern Greece in the region of Macedonia

Question 7

What grape is common in Naoussa PDO?

Answer 7

Xinomavero

Question 8

Where is Nemea PDO and what wine can come out of there?

Answer 8

In the north of the peloponnese close to the narrow strip of land that joins the peninsula to the rest of greece. Wines must be made from Agiorgitiko.

Question 9

Talk about the vineyards in Nemea PDO?

Answer 9

Vineyards are spread over a range of altitudes from 230-900 meters. Best fruit comes from vineyards that are in the middle of this range. Fruit from hotter lower slopes tends to be very jammy.

Question 10

Describe the best wines from Nemea PDO

Answer 10

• Come from the mid range altitude vineyards.
• Deep ruby colour with high level of smooth tannins.
• low to moderate acidity with flavours of red fruits and spice

Question 11

How are vineyards grown in Santorini?

Answer 11

The permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape and the fruit grows on the inside.

Question 12

Describe the wines from Santorini PDO.

Answer 12

• Primarily made from the Assyriko grape
• Dry wines display perfumed aromas and concentrated flavours of ripe citrus and stone fruit balanced by naturally high acidity.
• Sweet wines are known as Visanto. late harvested grapes are left to sun dry fro 14 days then aged in oakm barrels for a minimum of 2 years. Sweet, high acidity with oxidative notes of caramel and nuts.