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Nemea
Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Greece
Nemea
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1
How far back does the wine tradition in the Nemea area reach?
A
To classical antiquity and the earliest Greek sources
B
To a Venetian trading period in the fifteenth century
C
To a French colonisation during the nineteenth century
D
To a recent establishment after the Second World War
2
Which classical myth is particularly associated with the Nemea area?
A
Theseus battling the Minotaur in the Cretan labyrinth
B
Jason and the Argonauts seeking the Golden Fleece
C
Odysseus meeting the Cyclopes on his journey home
D
Hercules slaying the Nemean lion as the first of his labours
3
Under what name was the wine of the Nemea area known in classical antiquity?
A
Olympic wine, after the ancient games at Olympia
B
Argolic wine, after the prefecture of Argolida
C
Corinthian wine, after the nearby city of Corinth
D
Phliasian wine, after the neighbouring city-state of Phlius
4
Which historic city lies near Nemea on the most common route through the northeastern Peloponnese?
A
Corinth
B
Patras
C
Thessaloniki
D
Heraklion
5
What has shaped Nemea's development since the late twentieth century?
A
A shift to industrial bulk production of cheap wine
B
A quality revival led by a new generation of estates
C
A state-led merger of all producers into one co-operative
D
An abandonment of Agiorgitiko in favour of international varieties
6
What kind of recurring event does the Nemea region host?
A
An annual port-wine auction with rising prices
B
Annual wine festivals celebrating the harvest and Agiorgitiko
C
An international champagne fair with French producers
D
A biennial fortified-wine symposium with Mediterranean partners
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