Nikoleta Basina Eirini Platia. Greek Wines

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1 Nikoleta Basina Eirini Platia Greek Wines

2 Greek Wines In recent years, Greek wines have been upgraded in terms of quality, they are very competitive and win a number of awards.

3 Greek Wines in Germany Almost one in two wines exported by Greece ends up in the German market. This year's exports of Greek wines to Germany reached %. 54 prizes were awarded to Greek wines at the Wine System Awards competition, that was held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Berlin Exhibitors in the category "Greece" took part in the International Exhibition of Wine - Spirits Prowein, that is held March 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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6 Greece s main advantage is the diversity of Greek wines, the result of the high-quality of indigenous grape varieties. There are more than 300 indigenous varieties!

7 Major varieties in Greece Two of the oldest and most cultivated (1/3 of the Greek vineyard) varieties of Greek vineyards are: Savvatiano Roditis Savvatiano, like Roditis (individually or blended with other varieties) contributes to a large volume of dry white wines, but also to the popular Retsina.

8 Savvatiano Roditis Retsina Modern wines produced from Roditis, have balanced and refreshing flavors, elements that introduce "European" character and versatility on the table.

9 The four varieties - ambassadors of Greek wines Moschofilero-Mantinia (PDO Mantinia) Nemea-Agiorgitiko (PDO Nemea) Assyrtiko-Santorini (PDO Santorini) Xinomavro-Naoussa/Amynteo (PDO Naoussa/PDO Amynteo) & (PDO Goumenissa, PDO Rapsani) PDO ( Protected Designation of Origin )

10 Moschofilero-Mantinia (PDO Mantinia) Dry white wines of high acidity from the aromatic red grape Moschofilero. This variety is very popular abroad.

11 Nemea-Agiorgitiko (PDO Nemea) The Agiorgitiko wines have a deep red color and intense aromas. Many compare Agiorgitiko to the Italian variety Santzioveze, that produces the famous Chianti wines.

12 Assyrtiko-Santorini (PDO Santorini) Dry white wines, some of which are aged in barrels and in safety for many years. It is a high alcohol wine, with high acidity and has rare features compared to other white Mediterranean wines. Some sweet wines from Assyrtiko are also produced from sun-dried grapes (raisin wines). The sweet local wine of Santorini Vinsanto is world famous.

13 Xinomavro-Naoussa/Amynteo (PDO Naoussa/PDO Amynteo) and (PDO Goumenissa, PDO Rapsani) The characteristics of the wines from Xinomavro improve over time, therefore are enhanced by aging, and in some cases for decades. The ruby color, the full mouth acidity, the rich aroma and rough tannins, have earned the title of Greek Nebbiolo.

14 Other important Greek Wines Mavrodaphne of Patras (PDO Mavrodaphne of Patras) Robola of Cephalonia (PDO Robola of Cephalonia) Μuscat White & Muscat of Alexandria (PDO Samos/ PDO Muscat of Rhodes/ PDO Muscat of Rio Patras/PDO Muscat of Patras PDO Muscat of Cephalonia) & (PDO Muscat of Lemnos/PDO Lemnos) Malagousia

15 Mavrodaphne of Patras (PDO Mavrodaphne of Patras) Sweet dessert wines, matured in a special way in a barrel. Mavrodaphne resembles a first-class Syrah, while it is famous across the world as the Greek Porto.

16 Robola of Cephalonia (PDO Robola of Cephalonia) Dry white wines, which are usually high-ranking and produced exclusively on the island of Cephalonia.

17 Μuscat White & Muscat of Alexandria (PDO Samos/ PDO Muscat of Rhodes/ PDO Muscat of Rio Patras/PDO Muscat of Patras PDO Muscat of Cephalonia) & (PDO Muscat of Lemnos/PDO Lemnos) Dry white wines with rich flavors, but mostly great sweet wines, which are justly placed among the best dessert wines in the world. The best known are : (PDO Samos) The sweet wines from white Muscat of Samos (PDO Samos). (PDO Muscat of Lemnos/PDO Lemnos) And sweet or dry white wines of Alexandria Muscat of Lemnos (PDO Muscat of Lemnos/PDO Lemno).

18 Malagousia Exquisite dry white wines with a full, wonderful peppery flavor, as well as some amazing sweets. The wine Malagousia is widely regarded as of global importance.

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