Bulgaria Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the grape Rubin grown and what is it a crossing of?

A

Bulgaria.

Nebbiolo X Syrah

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2
Q

What regions in Bulgaria are recognized by the EU as PGI level appellations?

A

Danubian Plain

&

Thracian Lowlands

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3
Q

What is Pamid?

A

It is the first red grape harvested in Bulgaria.
Thin skinned and produces a gernally lighter red wine.

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4
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What is the eastern wine region in Bulgaria?

A

Black Sea Region

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5
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What is the wine region that runs through the center of Bulgaria?

A

Valley of Roses

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6
Q

What is the synonym for Kadarka in Bulgaria?

A

Gamza

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7
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What is the northern wine region in Bulgaria?

A

Danubian Plain

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8
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What is the southern wine region in Bulgaria?

A

Thracian Lowlands

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9
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What is the western wine region in Bulgaria?

A

Struma River Valley

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10
Q

What red native varietal is exclusively grown in the Struma River Valley in Bulgaria?

A

Melnik

A very dark skinned, tannic wine.

Grown exclusivley in Harsovo.

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11
Q

What river forms the boundary between Romania and Bulgaria?

A

The Danube

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12
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Who is the producer of the popular “Blueridge” line of varietal wines from Bulgaria?

A

Boyer Estate

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13
Q

Where is Harsovo?

A

In the Struma River Valley in Bulgaria

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14
Q

Where is Sungulare?

A

The Valley of Roses in Bulgaria

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15
Q

Where is Svishtov?

A

In the Danubian Plain in Bulgaria

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16
Q

Where is Suhindol?

A

In the Danubian Plain in Bulgaria.

17
Q

Where is Khan Krum?

A

In the Black Sea Region of Bulgaria.

18
Q

Who produces Enira Red?

A

Bessa Valley Winery

19
Q

What does ‘Barik’ indicate on a bottle of Bulgarian wine?

A

That fermentation occurs in casks of 500L or less in volume.

20
Q

What are the aging requirements for Bulgarian wine labeled Reserve and Special Selection?

A

Reserve - 1yr aging

Special Selection - 2y aging

21
Q

What are the two levels of PDO wines in Bulgaria?

A

DGO (Declared Geographic Origin)

Controliran

22
Q

When did Bulgaria join the EU?

A

2007

23
Q

What are Controliran wines?

A

A superior appellation within DGO regions in Bulgaria.

Each must be produced from permitted grape varietals. Max yield and residual sugar is dictated for each as well.