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Bulgaria Flashcards

1
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When was Bulgaria the world’s forth largest exporter by volume?

A

Late 1970s-early 1980s

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2
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What stopped Bulgaria’s large export market?

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1985 Gorbachev (last president of the Soviet Union) launched anti-alcohol reforms

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3
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When did the Communist regime in Eastern Europe end?

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1990

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4
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When did Bulgaria first institute wine law?

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1978

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5
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Name three Bulgarian wineries

A 
Boyar Estate/Blueridge
Boutique:
Santa Sarah
Enira
Castra Rubra (Michel Rolland)
Bessa Valley
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6
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What are the classifications of Bulgarian wine regions?

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DGO

Controliran

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7
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What is a Controliran wine?

A

Bulgaria
superior controlled appellation of origin within a DGO.
Specified grapes, yields, and rs

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What are the five major regions of Bulgaria?

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Danubian Plain (north)
Black Sea Region (east)
Thracian Lowlands (south)
Struma River Valley (west)
Rose Valley (center)
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9
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Which Bulgarian Geographical indications are recognized by the EU?

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Danubian Plain

Thracian Lowlands

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10
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Important Controliran appellations in the Danubian Plain?

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Suhindol

Svichtov

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11
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What is an important region in the Rose Valley?

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Sungulare

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12
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Where is Sungulare, and what grape is a specialty there?

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Rose Valley
Red Misket (it's an aromatic pink grape vinified white)
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13
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What is a Controliran in the Struma River Valley?

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Harsovo

Melnik

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14
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What is a Controliran in the Black Sea Region?

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Khan Krum

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15
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What do “Barik”, “Reserve” and “Special Selection” mean on a DGO wine?

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Barik= fermented in oak cask of 500L or less
Reserve= one year age
Special Selection= 2 years age

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16
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What are some native red grapes of Bulgaria?

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Gamza (kadarka)
Mavrud
Melnik (only in Struma River Valley)
Pamid
Rubin
17
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What is the parentage of Rubin?

A

Syrah x Nebbiolo

18
Q

What are the most planted white grapes of Bulgaria?

A

Rkatsiteli

Dimiat

19
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What is the Bulgarian synonym of Kadarka?

A

Gamza

20
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What is the Bulgarian name for the Black Sea?

A

Cherno More

21
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What mountain range runs east to west through the center of Bulgaria?

A

Stara Planina

Eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula

22
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What is the climate of Bulgaria?

A

Dramatic continental

23
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Where is the Danube in Bulgaria and what country is on ethe other side?

A

North Bulgaria

Romanian is on the northern bank

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