Balkan Countries Flashcards
Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia & Slovenia
Name the main wine-regions of Bulgaria.
- Danubian Plain (North)
- Black Sea Region (East)
- Sub - Balkan Region or Rose Valley Region.
- Thracian Lowlands (South)
- Struma Valley (South- West)
When did wine laws came into existence in Bulgaria?
- 1978
- DGO (Declared Geographic Origin/Vino ot Deklariran Geografski) wines
- Controliran wines.
Which wine regions in Bulgaria are recognized by the EU?
The EU recognizes only the Danubian Plain and the Thracian Lowlands as geographical indications.
What does the term “barik” indicate on a bottle of Bulgarian wine?
The term “barik” indicates that the wine was fermented in oak casks of 500L or less in volume.
What do the terms “Reserve” or “Special Selection” indicate on a bottle of Bulgarian wine?
Reserve - 1 year ageing
Special Selection - 2 years of ageing
Name the red grapes of Bulgaria.
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Gamza (Kadarka)
- Mavrud
- Melnik (Struma River)
- Pamid
- Rubin
Rubin is a crossing of which grapes?
Nebbiolo x Syrah
Name the white grapes of Bulgaria.
- Red Misket (Misket Cherven)
- Rkatsiteli
- Dimiat
Name the districts of The Danubian Plain.
- Svischtov
- Suhindol
- Russe
- Lositza
Name the districts of The Black Sea region.
- Preslav
- Burgas
- Khan Krum
- Targovischte
- Pomorie
Name the districts of The Thracian Lowlands.
- Hasgova
- Perushtitza
- Stara Zagora
- Liubimetz
Name the districts of The Struma Valley.
- Harsovo
Name the districts of Sub - Balkan Region.
- Rose Valley
- Sungurlare Valley
Which grape variety is native to Struma Valley?
Melnik aka Shiroka Melnishka Loza.
Name the white grapes of Romania.
- Fetească Albă
- Fetească Regală
- Riesling Italico (Welschriesling)
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Muscat Ottonel
- Pinot Gris
Name the red grapes of Romania.
- Feteasca Neagra
- Burgund Mare
- Băbeasca Neagră
- Rosioara (Pamid)
Name the categories of table wines in Romania.
- VM (table wine/Vin de Masa)
- VMS (superior table wine/Vin de Masa Superior).
Name the categories of quality wines in Romania.
- VS (Vin de Calitate Superioara, a PGI designation)
- DOC (Denumire de Origine Controlata, a PDO designation).
Name the sub categories of DOC wines.
- DOC-CMD: grapes harvested at full maturity
- DOC-CT: late-harvested grapes
- DOC-CIB: botrytis-affected grapes