Eastern Europe

Question 1

What is the minimum residual sugar for 3/4/5/6 Puttonyos wines in Tokaj?

Answer 1

3: 120g/L
4: 120g/L
5: 120g/L
6: 150g/L

Question 2

What is the minimum residual sugar for Eszencia?

Answer 2

450 g/L

Question 3

The variety Red Miskit is traditionally grown where?

Answer 3

Sungurlare, Bulgaria

Question 4

What are the most planted white varieties in Bulgaria?

Answer 4

-Red Miskit
-Rkatsiteli
-Dimiat

Question 5

Rubin is a crossing of which varieties?

Answer 5

Nebbiolo and Shiraz

Question 6

What do the terms ‘Reserve’ and ‘Special Selection’ mean on Bulgarian labels?

Answer 6

Indicates that a single variety has been aged for one ‘Reserve’ or two ‘Special Selection’ years of aging prior to release.

Question 7

What does ‘Barik’ mean on Bulgarian labels?

Answer 7

Fermentation occured in 500L or smaller casks

Question 8

What are the five regions in Bulgaria?

Answer 8

-Danubian Plain
-Black Sea Coast
-Thracian Plain
-Valley of Roses
-Struma River Valley

Question 9

Name a winery in Bulgaria.

Answer 9

-Villa Vinifera
-Trastena
-Prisoe Winery
-Rupel Winery