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Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
Which grape is the principal variety of the Greek wine region of Naoussa?
A
Xinomavro, a dark-skinned red wine grape
B
Assyrtiko, a high-acid white grape variety
C
Mavrodaphne, a sweet red wine grape
D
Agiorgitiko, a dark red grape from the Peloponnese
2
What is the origin of Xinomavro, the grape behind the red wines of Naoussa?
A
An international grape spread via Eastern Europe
B
An Italian clone closely related to Sangiovese
C
A French import brought from Bordeaux in the 1800s
D
An indigenous Greek red variety with deep local roots
3
What do the two parts of the grape name "Xinomavro" literally mean?
A
"Mountain" and "grape", pointing to its growing site
B
"Sour" and "black", pointing to acidity and skin colour
C
"Old" and "wine", pointing to its ageing potential
D
"Wild" and "red", pointing to the variety's character
4
Which wine style does the Naoussa PDO appellation cover?
A
Sweet sun-dried dessert wine with high alcohol
B
Dry sparkling wine made by the traditional method
C
Dry red still wine made from Xinomavro
D
Crisp dry white wine for early consumption
5
What do Xinomavro wines from Naoussa typically look like in the glass?
A
Pale pink with a clear orange tint already when young
B
Relatively pale red colour, not a deep opaque red
C
Shifting bright yellow with faint green tints at the rim
D
Deep, opaque dark red, almost black at the core
6
Which structural profile is typical of red wines from Naoussa?
A
High acidity but almost no tannins
B
Low natural acidity and soft tannins
C
High natural acidity and firm tannins
D
Low acidity with tannins and high alcohol
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