Eastern Europe

Question 1

Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Bulgaria all border the Black Sea. T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is the most important grape in Tokaji production?

Answer 2

Furmint

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the climate of Cyprus?
A. Cool and rainy
B. Continental
C. Tropical and humid
D. Mediterranean

Answer 3

Mediterranean

Question 4

Zinfandel has been genetically linked to the Crljenak Kastelanski grape found in which Eastern European country?

Answer 4

Croatia

Question 5

In what country are Cotnari wines produced?
A. Romania
B. Hungary
C. Slovenia
D. Bulgaria

Answer 5

Romania

Question 6

The labeling of Tokaji wines by the 3 to 6 puttonyos scale was recently eliminated. T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The Goriska Brda region of ________ extends into Italy’s Friuli, where it is known as Collio Goriziano.

Answer 7

Slovenia

Question 8

Tokaji is a wine that is never affected by botrytis. T/F

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Orange wine’s production in Eastern Europe is most commonly associated with Slovenia and Georgia. T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Tokaji’s vineyards were formally classified in the 18th century. T/F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Match the following appellations to their home country.
A. Gorsika Brda
B. Dealu Mare
C. Eastern Anatolia
D. Judean Hills
E. Istria

Answer 11

A. Slovenia
B. Romania
C. Turkey
D. Israel
E. Croatia

Question 12

What material are Georgian qvevri lined with to prevent oxidation?
A. Pine resin
B. Tar
C. Beeswax
D. Birch Sap

Answer 12

Beeswax

Question 13

List these Bulgarian regions from W to E.
A. Black Sea
B. Struma River Valley
C. Danubian Plain

Answer 13

Struma River Valley
Danubian Plain
Black Sea

Question 14

Match the grapes to the appellations most likely to encounter them.
A. Feteasca Neagra
B. Crljenak Kastelanski
C. Sivi Pinot
D. Saperavi

Answer 14

A. Dealu Mare DOC- Romania
B. Dingac PDO- Croatia
C. Goriska Brda PDO- Slovenia
D. Kakheti- Georgia

Question 15

What is the minimum RS for Tokaji Eszencia?
A. 180g/L
B. 270g/L
C. 450g/L
D. 850g/L

Answer 15

450 g/L

Question 16

The largest single-cellar complex in the world is located in which country?
A. Moldova
B. Georgia
C. Turkey
D. Iran
E. Ukraine

Answer 16

Moldova

Question 17

Obeaideh and Merwah are indigenous grapes used to produce which of the following wines?
A. Chateau Musar Blanc
B. Chat. Ksara “Cuvee de Papes”
C. Zorah Winery “Voski”
D. Massandra “Prince Golytzin’s Seventh Heaven”

Answer 17

Chateau Musar Blanc

Ksara ‘Cuvee de Papes’ Lebanon- Chardonnay
Zorah ‘Voski’ Armenia- Voskeak and Garandmak
Massandra ‘7th Heaven’ Ukraine- Aligote and Rkatsiteli

Question 18

Tokaji’s Cladosporium Cellare is what type of organism?
A. Grape
B. Mold
C. Yeast
D. Tree

Answer 18

Mold

Question 19

Movia, Edi Simcic and Kabaj are famous producers in which appellation?
A. Goriska Brda
B. Istria
C. Balaton
D. Dealu Mare

Answer 19

Goriska Brda

Question 20

What is the principal grape of Sopron?
A. Kekfrankos
B. Kekoporto
C. Kadarka
D. Kabar

Answer 20

Kekfrankos- Hungary