Greece

Question 1

Where is Greece located?

Answer 1

In Southern Europe between the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Question 2

What are the 2 climates found in Greece?

Answer 2

1. Warm Mediterranean
2. Continental

Question 3

What are the 3 Greek PDOs you need to know for the CMS 2 exam?

Answer 3

1. Santorini PDO
2. Naoussa PDO
3. Nemea PDO

Question 4

What is the climate of Santorini PDO?

Answer 4

Warm Mediterranean

Question 5

What is the climate of Naoussa PDO?

Answer 5

Continental

Naoussa PDO is in Macedonia (not the Republic of Macedonia, but in the Macedonia region of Greece).

Question 6

In which Greek wine region is Nemea PDO?

Answer 6

Peloponnese

Question 7

In which sea is the island and PDO Santorini?

Answer 7

Aegean Sea

Being in the middle of the Aegean means Santorini has a lot of salt air influence.

Question 8

What is the soil type found in Santorini PDO?

Answer 8

Volcanic

Question 9

• What is unique to the way grapes vines are trained in Santorini PDO?
• Why are they trained this way?

Answer 9

• Grapes are grown in the shape of baskets.
• To protect them from intense Aegean winds.

Question 10

What is the main white grape variety grown in Santorini PDO?

Answer 10

Assyrtiko

Question 11

Red wines from Naoussa PDO are made entirely from this grape variety.

Answer 11

Xinomavro

Question 12

Red wines from Nemea PDO are made entirely from this grape variety.

Answer 12

Agiorgitiko

Question 13

Name a large, important wine producer in Santorini PDO.

Answer 13

Sigalas

Question 14

Name 3 food pairings for Santorini Assyrtiko.

Answer 14

• Seafood
• Roasted fish
• Fresh cheeses

Question 15

How would you quickly describe a Santorini Assyrtiko to a guest?

Answer 15

It’s a classic white wine with intense acidity and minerality.

Question 16

Select the correct answer.

Naoussa Xinomavro is a:

a. Bold red wine that is often oak aged.
b. Light red wine that is often made using full carbonic maceration.
c. Crisp white wine made in steel.

Answer 16

a. Bold red wine that is often oak aged.

Question 17

What food(s) would you pair with Naoussa Xinomavro, and why?

Answer 17

Meat or animal fat such as lamb and beef to tame the rich tannins.

Question 18

Name 2 large and important producers in Naoussa PDO.

Answer 18

1. Kir-Yianni
2. Boutari

Question 19

Name 2 large and important wine producers in Nemea PDO.

Answer 19

1. Skouras
2. Gaia