The Wine Profile

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