Czech Republic & Slovakia

Question 1

What larger regions is Slovakia divided into?

Answer 1

Small Carpathian
Southern Slovakia
Nitra
Central Slovakia
Eastern Slovakia
Tokaj

Question 2

Can Slovakian wines in the Tokaj region wear Tokaj on their label?

Answer 2

Yes, but only if the abide by the Hungarian production regulations

Question 3

What are the two principle wine regions of the Czech Republic?

Answer 3

Moravia
Bohemia

Question 4

After what region did the Czech Republic fashion it’s wine law in preparation for EU accession?

Answer 4

After Germany’s, by ripeness level

Question 5

What is the acronym for the appellations of the Czech Republic?

Answer 5

VOC

Question 6

In what region is most of the wine made in the Czech Republic?

Answer 6

Moravia

Question 7

What grape varieties are most common in Moravia?

Answer 7

Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling
Blaufrankisch, St.Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 8

What scale is used to measure must weight in the Czech Republic?

Answer 8

Czecho-Slovak Normalized Must Weight Scale (NM)

In 100 liters of grape juice 1 degree CNM is equivalent to 1 kilogram of sugar

Question 9

What was the first VOC in the Czech Republic? When?

Answer 9

Znojmo VOC
2008

Question 10

Name a winemaker in the Czech Republic

Answer 10

Milan Nesterac
Richard Stavek

Question 11

Name a winery is Croatia

Answer 11

Saints Hills