Bulgaria Flashcards
Name the 5 large regions of wine production in Bulgaria.
Danubian Plain
Thracian Lowlands
Black Sea Region
Struma River Valley
Rose Valley
How many total zones exist between Controlarian and DGO wines in Bulgaria?
47
What does DGO stand for?
Declared Geographic Origin
What 2 regions are recognized by the EU?
Danubian Plain
Thracian Lowlands
When may a wine be labeled “barik”?
If the wine fermentation occurred in casks 500L or less.
Refers to Bulgarian wine law
When can DGO wines be labeled “Reserve” or “Special Select” ?
When they have been aged 1 or 2 years respectively.
What is Gamza?
Kadarka
What is Rubin a cross between?
Syrah and Nebbiolo
Rubin is found in Bulgaria
What is a synonym for Kadarka in Bulgaria?
Gamza
What are the most noteworthy Controliran of Bulgaria?
Danubian Plain- Suhindol and Svichtov
Rose Valley- Sungurlare
Struma Valley- Harsovo
Black Sea Region- Khan Krum
What are the quality wine categories of Bulgaria?
DGO- Declared Geographic Origin
Controliran- superior controlled appellation within a DGO region
What is the northern border of Bulgaria?
Danube river
Where do you find the grape Melnik?
Struma River Valley, Bulgaria
What are the most planted white varietals of Bulgaria?
Rkatsiteli
Dimiat
