Title: WSET Level 3 / WSET Level 3 C25 - Greece

Front: Which three Greek grape varieties have received the most recognition on the international export market and which region are they linked to?
Back: Xinomavro from NaoussaAgiorgitiko from NemeaAssyrtiko from Santorini
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Name: Which three Greek grape varieties have received the most rec

Front: Describe the climate in Greece
Back: Hot mediterranean; summers can reach over 30C
Cooled by altitude and in the coastal areas, by the sea
Winds in islands southeast of the mainland can be strong enough to destroy vines, but also have a cooling effect
Drought can be an issue, even in the wetter areas, but particularly in the eastern areas of the country

Front: Why is the eastern part of Greece particularly susceptible to drought?
Back: It is in the rain-shadow of the Pindos Oros mountains, where there is little water available for irrigation
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Front: How many grape varieties are native to Greece?
Back: Over 200

Front: What is special about Greece's native grape varieties?
Back: They are well adapted to survive in the arid, hot conditions found in Greece
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Name: What is special about Greeces native grape varieties?

Front: What is the requirement regarding grape varieties, of most Greek PDO designations?
Back: The use of native varieties
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Name: What is the requirement regarding grape varieties, of most G

Front: Where in Greece is Naoussa PDO?
Back: In northern Greece, in the region of Macedonia

Front: Describe the vineyards of Naoussa PDO
Back: They are at altitudes of up to 400m and are noticeably cooler than surrounding areas

Front: What are the varietal requirements for Naoussa PDO?
Back: Must be red wines made exclusively from Xinomavro

Front: With which more famous wine grape is Xinomavro most commonly compared?
Back: Nebbiolo
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Name: With which more famous wine grape is Xinomavro most commonly

Front: Describe wines made from Xinomavro
Back: High tannin
High acidity
Medium colour that fades to tawny with age
They lack fresh fruit aromas even in youth
Long-lived
Develop complex spice and earthy aromas with age

Front: How are new winemakers playing with the traditional format of Xinomavro?
Back: Some are more deeply coloured and less tannic
Some are aged in new oak
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Front: Where is Nemea?
Back: In the north of the Peloponnese, close to the narrow strip of land that joins the peninsula to the rest of mainland Greece

Front: What are the varietal requirements for Nemea PDO?
Back: Must be red wines made exclusively from Agiorgitiko

Front: Describe the vineyards of Nemea
Back: They are spread over a wide range of altitudes from 230 to 900 metres

Front: Where in Nemea does the best fruit come from?
Back: The vineyards in the middle of the altitude range

Front: Describe wines made from fruit at the bottom of the slopes in Nemea
Back: They can be overly jammy and tend to be made into fruity wines for early consumption
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Name: Describe wines made from fruit at the bottom of the slopes i

Front: Describe fruit from the higher slopes of Nemea
Back: Tends to have a higher acidity and less fine tannins
Can add freshness to a red blend
Best suited to rosé production

Front: Describe the best wines of Nemea
Back: Deep ruby colour
High levels of smooth tannins
Low to moderate acidity
Sweet spice and red fruit flavours
Great affinity for new oak and age well

Front: Where/what (roughly) is Santorini?
Back: It is a windswept volcanic island in the Aegean Sea

Front: What is special about vines on Santorini? Why are they like this?
Back: They are trained very low into a basket shape and the fruit grows on the insideTo protect them against the strong winds on the island
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Name: What is special about vines on Santorini? Why are they like

Front: What style/colour must Santorini PDO wines be made into?
Back: They can be red or white, dry or sweet

Front: What style in Santorini has the highest reputation?
Back: White wines made from Assyrtiko

Front: Describe dry white wines from Santorini
Back: Perfumed aromas and concentrated flavours of ripe citrus and stone fruitHigh acidity

Front: How are the sweet wines of Santorini PDO known?
Back: Vinsanto

Front: How are the late-harvested, Vinsanto grapes of Santorini PDO made?
Describe the resulting sweet wines
Back: Sun-dried for up to 14 days
Wines then aged in oak for minimum of two years (many producers age their wine for far longer)
Sweetness balanced by high acidity
Older wines show oxidative character of caramel and nuts
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Name: How are the late-harvested, Vinsanto grapes of Santorini PDO

Front: Other than PDO, how may Greek wine producers label their wines?
Back: Appellation d'origine de qualité supérieure
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Name: Other than PDO, how may Greek wine producers label their win

Front: What is the Greek equivalent of PDO on the domestic market?
Back: Prostatevomeni Onomasia Proelefsis