Armenia and Moldova Flashcards
Where is Armenia in relation to Georgia?
South of Georgia
In Armenia, most grape production goes toward this:
over 80% of grape production is distilled for local grape brandy
There are five winegrowing regions in Armenia:
Ararat Valley**
Ararat Valley foothills, the Northeast zone, Vaiots Dzor, and Zangezur.
Ararat Valley, including the foothills, is where nearly 80% of grapegrowing occurs. The local Areni Noir from the Vaiots Dzor region is showing great promise.
Moldova is on the same latitude as this famous wine growing region
Burgundy
greatest number of vines per capita in the world in this country
Moldova
This body of water offers cooling moderating influence in Moldova
The Black Sea
Wine regions in Moldova
There are four wine regions, three of which are PGIs:
Codru (central)
Ștefan Vodă (southeast)*
Valul lui Trajan (southwest) Meditteranean climate*
Balti is fourth region known for distillate
In Moldova, these varieties are most prominent
French varieties represent the most vineyard land; Aligoté, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are among those found in the region.
Most prestigious wine of Moldova
Chateau Purcari “Negru de Purcari” (Cab sauv Saperavi, Negra Rara)
in Stefan Voda
Chateau Purcari (Moldova) is located in this demarcated region
Stefan Voda