Greece

Question 1

What is the overall climate of Greece

Answer 1

Mediterranean

Question 2

What wind sweeps across the Aegean affecting Greece’s climate by blowing dry air from the North

Answer 2

The Meltemi

Question 3

Which Greek wine-growing island is often affected profoundly by the Meltemi

Answer 3

Santorini

Question 4

What factor protects the vineyards of Crete

Answer 4

The mountain spine of the island

Question 5

Where are most of Crete’s vineyards located

Answer 5

On the north side of the island

Question 6

What are the requirements for a wine to be bottled as a PDO in Greece

Answer 6

100% of grapes must be sourced within the named appellation

Question 7

What are the two main quality geographic designations in Greece

Answer 7

PDO (Protected designation of origin)
PGI (Protected geographic indication)

Question 8

What are the labeling requirements for Greek Grand Cru dessert wines

Answer 8

Fruit must be sourced from higher altitude vineyards subject to stricter maximum yields

Question 9

What are the labeling requirements for Greek PGI level wine

Answer 9

85% of fruit must be sourced from within the named appellation

Question 10

What are the two traditional wines of Greece produced under the PGI system

Answer 10

Verdea
Retsina

Question 11

What is Verdea wine

Answer 11

An oxidized white wine from the Greek island of Zakynthos

Question 12

What is the main style of wine that the island of Zakynthos is known for

Answer 12

Verdea

Question 13

What does the term Cava mean on a Greek wine label

Answer 13

For PGI level wines:
One year (6 months in oak) for white and rosé wine
Three years (1 year in oak) for red wines

Question 14

What does the term Grand Reserve mean of a Greek wine label

Answer 14

For PDO wines only:
Two years (1 year in oak) for white wines
Four years (18 months in oak) for red wines

Question 15

What is the vine training method employed in Santorini

Answer 15

Kouloura (stefani)

Question 16

What does Ktima mean on a Greek wine

Answer 16

Estate

Question 17

What is the popular style of wine produced in Thrace

Answer 17

Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko blends

Question 18

What is the climate and moderating factor for Amynteo PDO in Macedonia

Answer 18

Continental moderated by lakes

Question 19

In what Greek region is Amynteo PDO located

Answer 19

Macedonia

Question 20

What is the red grape of Amynteo PDO

Answer 20

Xinomavro

Question 21

What is the climate of Naoussa PDO

Answer 21

Continental

Question 22

How many ‘crus’ are located in Naoussa PDO

Answer 22

13

Question 23

Name a famous Cru of Naoussa PDO

Answer 23

Ramnista

Question 24

What is the main grape varietal of Naoussa PDO

Answer 24

Xinomavro

Question 25

What are the two grape varietals and vinification technique of Goumenissa PDO

Answer 25

Xinomavro co-fermented with at least 20% Negoska

Question 26

What is the single producer of the Slopes of Meliton PDO

Answer 26

Domaine Porto Carras

Question 27

What is the soil type of Slopes of Meliton PDO

Answer 27

Sandy loam with limestone

Question 28

What are the two wine styles produced within the Slopes of Meliton PDO

Answer 28

Dry red wine produced from Limnio blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc Dry white made from Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Roditis

Question 29

Where are the vineyards of Rapsani PDO located

Answer 29

The slops of Mount Olympus

Question 30

What is the main grape varietal of Rapsani PDO

Answer 30

Xinomavro

Question 31

What is the red blend produced in Messenikola PDO

Answer 31

Mavro Messenikola with a maximum combined 30% Carignan and Syrah

Question 32

What are the two grapes of Anchialos PDO

Answer 32

Roditis Savatiano

Question 33

What is the grape varietal of Zitsa PDO

Answer 33

Debina

Question 34

What is the most famous PDO of the Peloponnese

Answer 34

Nemea PDO

Question 35

What is the red grape of Nemea PDO

Answer 35

Agiorgitiko

Question 36

What is the wine of Nemea PDO often referred to as

Answer 36

'Blood of Heracles'

Question 37

What is the famous 'cru' of Nemea PDO

Answer 37

Koutsi

Question 38

What is the major white grape varietal of Mantinia PDO

Answer 38

Moschofilero

Question 39

What is the sole grape varietal authorized in Patras PDO

Answer 39

Roditis

Question 40

What is the famous sweet wine of Achaia

Answer 40

Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO

Question 41

What style of wine is produced in Mavrodaphne of Patras PDO

Answer 41

Fortified sweet wine inspired by Port and Vin Doux Naturel

Question 42

What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Patras PDO

Answer 42

Fortified wine of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

Question 43

What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Rio Patras PDO

Answer 43

Fortified wine of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

Question 44

What is the famous wine style of Laconia

Answer 44

Malvasia - a sweet wine either still or fotified based upon Monemvasia in the historical state home to Sparta

Question 45

Where are the Ionian Islands in relation to the rest of mainland Greece

Answer 45

West of the mainland

Question 46

What is the largest viticulture island in the Ionian Sea

Answer 46

Cephalonia

Question 47

What is the famous PDO of the island of Cephalonia

Answer 47

Robola of Cephalonia PDO

Question 48

What style of wine is produced in Robola of Cephalonia PDO

Answer 48

White wine based upon Robola

Question 49

What style of wine is produced in Muscat of Cephalonia PDO

Answer 49

Dessert wines fortified or unfortified composed of Muscat Blanc

Question 50

What wine is Zakynthos known for

Answer 50

Verdea

Question 51

What is the most widely planted grape varietal on Santorini

Answer 51

Assyrtiko

Question 52

What is the famous style of wine produced in Rhodes

Answer 52

Sparkling wine

Question 53

What is the main grape varietal of Samos

Answer 53

Muscat Blanc

Question 54

What is the red grape of Lemnos PDO

Answer 54

Limnio

Question 55

What is the grape varietal of Muscat of Lemnos PDO

Answer 55

Muscat of Alexandria

Question 56

What are the three main grapes of Peza PDO

Answer 56

Vilana Kotsifali Mandilaria

Question 57

Where is the Peza PDO located

Answer 57

On the island of Crete

Question 58

What style of wine is produced in Malvasia Sitia PDO

Answer 58

Sweet white wines

Question 59

What is Retsina

Answer 59

Aromatized wine flavored with pine resin from Savvatiano grapes

Question 60

What is the primary grape varietal of Retsina

Answer 60

Savvatiano

Question 61

What are the two levels of Greek wine law

Answer 61

Controlled Appellation of Origin (sweet wines) Appellation of Superior Quality

Question 62

What are the two major red PDOs of Crete

Answer 62

Archanes PDO Daphnes PDO

Question 63

What is the primary white varietal of Sitia

Answer 63

Vilana