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1
Q

Which grape varieties are authorised for the production of Commandaria?

A

Mavro

Xynisteri

2
Q

Commandaria must be produced within a strictly defined region comprising of ………………… wine-producing villages on the Troodos foothills.

A

14

3
Q

What is the indigenous grape Maratheftiko of Cyprus is also known as?

A

Vamvakada

4
Q

Name the allowed vine densities for the bush vines used for Commandaria?

A

2000-2750 vines/ha

5
Q

Name two synonyms of Xynisteri.

A

Aspro Kyprou

Hebron Blanc

6
Q

Which grape variety of Cyprus can give a solution to the problematic pollination of Maratheftiko?

A

Spourtiko

7
Q

Where is KEO Winery located in Cyprus?

A

Limassol

8
Q

Has Cyprus ever been affected by phylloxera?

A

Never

9
Q

Commandaria wine must be aged for at least ……………. years in wood although in practice ageing is typically much longer.

A

2

10
Q

Cypriot pomace brandy.

A

Zivania

11
Q

What is the name of the co-operative that created Kamanterena Winery in Cyprus in 1947?

A

SODAP

12
Q

Name the most westerly wine growing region of Cyprus.

A

Laona Akama

13
Q

Name the 14 wine-producing villages of Commandaria.

A
Agios Georgios
Agios Constantinos
Agios Mamas
Agios Pavlos
Apsiou
Yerasa
Doros
Zoopigi
Kalo Chorio
Kapilio
Lania
Louvaras
Monagri
Sylikou.