Greece

L3

main grape variety from Naoussa

Xinomavro

main grape variety from Nemea

Agiorgitiko

main grape variety from Santorini

Assyrtiko

climate of greece

hot mediterranean, summer temps over 30, cool moderation from sea

which direction is wettest

west

why does East particularly struggle with water

rain shadow of mountains

how many grape varieties native to Greece

over 200

where is Naoussa

north in region of macedonia

geography of macedonia

high altitude 400m

colour of xinomavro

red

what is xinomavro often compared with

nebbiolo

style of Xinomavro

high tannin, high acidity, med colour that tends to fade to tawny quickly

age aromas of xinomavro

earth and spice

where is nemea

north of Peloponnese close to strip that joins peninsula to mainland greece

colour of agiorgitiko

red

range of altitudes of nemea

230-900m

where does best fruit come from in this range

middle

style from hotter lower slopes

overly jammy fruity for early consumption

style of wine from higher slopes

higher acidity, less fine tannins, add freshness to red blend, suited to rose production

style of best wines

deep ruby colour, high levels of smooth tannins, low to mod acidity and red fruit and spice

what and where is santorini

windswept volacanic island in aegean sea

how are vines uniquelsy trained to protect vines from strong wind

permanent wood is trained very low into basket shape and fruit grows on inside

style of dry assyrtiko

ripe citrus, stone fruit, high acidity

name of assyrtiko sweet wines

vinsanto

how long are late harvest grapes sun drived for

14 days

where are assyrtiko sweet wines aged and for how long

old oak for min 2 years

oxidiative character aromas of sweet assyrtiko

caramel and nuts