Naoussa PDO

Question 1

Climate of Naoussa?

Answer 1

Continental

but with more clay and limestone than Amynteo, and warmer

Question 2

This producer was established in Naoussa in 1879 and put Naoussa on the map?

Answer 2

Boutari

Question 3

Elevation of Naoussa’s vineyards?

Answer 3

80-350m (lower than Amynteo)

Question 4

Naoussa’s vineyards are a near contiguous band facing this aspect extending along Mt. Vermion?

Answer 4

Eastern facing band

Question 5

Styles permitted in Naoussa?

Answer 5

Dry Red
Semi-Dry Red
Semi-Sweet Red

100% Xinomavro

Question 6

In which cru of Naoussa is Kir-Yianni, a polished, modern producer?

Answer 6

Ramnista (fuller bodied wines)

Question 7

In Naoussa, Fytia is a cru that produces wines of this style and is at this elevation?

Answer 7

Higher elevation: Spare, rocky soil and more chiseled style

Question 8

How many crus in Naoussa?

Answer 8

13

Question 9

Trifolos is a cru in Naoussa that is at this elevation, creating wines of this style?

Answer 9

Lower elevation: Broader, richer, style

Question 10

What year was Naoussa OPAP?

Answer 10

1971 (First OPAP)