Eastern Europe Flashcards
These are the two rivers that influence the region of Tokaj in Hungary
Tisza
Bodrog
Number of Villages in the Region of Tokaj
28
4 best producers (estates) of Tokaj in Hungary
Royal Tokaji
Tokaji Omerus (Vega Sicilia)
Disznoko
Kiralyudvar
The Tokaj Region is sheltered by what mountain range
Carpathian
number of growths in Tokaj
3
number of first growth vineyards in tokaj
74
the free run juice from noble rot grapes of Tokaji is known as what
Esszencia
Puttony (puttonyos)
Containers that hold 25kg of grapes in Tokaj
Gonci
This is a hungarian oak cask, 136 liters in size used in the production of tokaj
Number of Puttony added to the Gonci
This determines the final sweetness level of Tokaji
How long is Tokaj aged prior to release
3 years
Number of months in Barrel for Tokaj production
18
minimum number of g/l of sugar in Tokaji
120 g/l
minimum alcohol of Tokaji
0.09
Tokaji Szamorodni
this style of tokaj means as it comes and can be a mix of Tokaj Aszu and non Aszu grapes aged for a minimum of 2 years
name for sweet Szamorodni wines in Tokaj
Edes
name for dry Szamorodni wines in Tokaj
Szaras
two wines made from refermenting wines with the used paste of Tokaji Aszu
Forditas
Maslas
what year were all other countries other than Hungary supposed to stop using the word or synonyms of Tokaji on labels
2007
Three major geographical zones of Hungary
North Hungary
Transdanubia
Southern Great Plain
Quality wine region in Bulgaria
DGO
Number of zones total for DGO and Controlrian regions in Bulgaria
47
5 large regions of wine production in Bulgaria
Northern Danubian Plain
Thracian Lowlands
Black Sea (eastern)
Struma River Valley (western)
Rose Valley
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what are wines from Bulgaria labeled if they are fermented in 500l oak casks
Barik
two most planted international varieties in Bulgaria
Cabernet an Merlot
two most widely grown native red grapes in Bulgaria
Gamza (Kadarka)
Mavrud
Red international varieties grown in Romania
Cabernet, Pinot, Merlot
two most cultivated white grapes in Romania
Fetesaca Alba
Fetesaca Regala
table wine designations in Romania
VM (vin de masa)
VMS (vin de masa superiore)
Designation in Romania for grapes harvested at full maturity
DOC - CMD
Designation in Romania for late harvest grapes
DOC - CT
Designation in Romania for Botrytis affected grapes
DOC - CIB
Major mountain range through the middle of Romania
Carpathian
Major river that flows east through Romania down towards the black sea
Danube
Wine regions surrounding the Carpathian mountains in Romania
Moldavia
Muntenia Oltenia
Banat
Crisana-Maramures
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two wine regions along the black sea coast of Romania
Dobrogea
Danube Terraces
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This DOC is in the Transylvania regions of Romania and the most important to wine making in the country
Tarnave DOC
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The DOC of Cotnari in Moldovia is famous in Romania for what style of wine
Sweet
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This DOC in the area of Muntenia-Oltenia in Romania is making a splash in the industry with its production of Cabernet and Pinot Noir
Dealu Mare
This DOC in Dobrogea of Romania is producing wines from Cab sauv/Franc, Pinot, and late harvest Chardonnay
Murfatlar
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Three wine regions of Slovenia
Primorska (boarders Friuli)
Podravje (NE)
Posavje (boarders croatia)
Slovenia’s star producer
Ales Kristancic (Movia)
Name of Refosco in Slovenia
Refosk
Name for Ribolla Gialla in Slovenia
Rebula
Name for Pinot Grigio in Slovenia
Sivi Pinot
what is most of the Posavje region in Slovenia Planted to (white or red)
Grasevina (white)
What native Croation makes wines in Slovenia that is famous in Napa
Mike Grgich
Slovakia has how many wine producing regions
6
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What area of Slovakia are most of the wine regions
South
Of the Six Slovakian wine regions which one is synonymous with Hungary’s Tokaj?
Tokajska
the Czech Republic has how many major wine producing regions
2
Two principle wine regions of the Czech Republic
Bohemia (north)
Moravia (south)
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In which wine region in the Czech Republic is 96% of the wine made
Moravia
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What grape ripeness model does the Czech Republic follow
Germany
Geographical designation in the Czech Republic
VOC
the first VOC in Moravia in the Czech Republic
Znojmo
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Black sea
Caspian Sea
Between what two seas does the Russian Federation produce most of its wine
Ukraine
most important wine growing nation in the former Soviet Republic
5 wine growing regions in Ukraine
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Georgia
This former republic has the some of the oldest vines in the world and is home to 5 subzones of wine production
5 subzones of Georgia (republic)
Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi, and a subtropical zone
Ararat
Most important wine growing valley in Armenia
Leanyka=
Feteaska alba
When was Greece first implemented wine laws?
- 1969 & 1970
(most of the country’s appellations established in 1971)
What are the two level of PDO in Greece?
- Appellation of Superior Quality (AOSQ/ OPAP)
- Controlled Appellation of Origin (AOC/ OPE)
Define the requirements for Greece’s PDO wines aging designation
“Reserve”
- White: 12 mths (6 mths wood/ 3 mths bottle)
- Red: 24 mths (12 mths wood/ 6 mths bottle)
“Grand Reserve”
- White: 24 mths (12 mths wood/ 6 mths bottle)
- Red: 48 mths (18 mths wood/ 18 mths bottle)
What is “Palaiomenos se vareli”?
- For PDO or PGI
- Added to Cava, Reserve, Grand Reserve
- Indicates oak aging beyond the required minimum
What are the categories BELOW the PDO in Greece?
- “Varietal”: Carry vintage and varietal
- “Table”: NOT allowed to carry vintage and varietal
Greece’s PGI zones are divided into….
- Regional (major regions)
- District
- Area (may only single estate)
What does “Cava” indicate on Greece’s PGI wines?
For PGI wines:
- White & Rosé: 12 mths (6 mths wood)
- Red: 36 mths (12 mths wood)
What are the BIG FIVE players of Greek wine?
- Achaia Clauss
- Kambas
- Boutari
- Kourtaki
- Tsantali
Greece can be divided into how many regions?
1) Ionian Islands
2) Central Greece (Sterea Ellada)
3) Aegean Islands
4) Crete
5) Thrace
6) Thessalia
7) Epirus
8) Macedonia
9) Peloponnese
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What are the mainland regions in Greece?
6
1) Central Greece (Sterea Ellada) (No PDO)
2) Thrace (No PDO)
3) Thessalia
4) Epirus
5) Macedonia
6) Peloponnese
What are the Island regions in Greece?
1) Ionian Islands
2) Aegean Islands
3) Crete
Which regions in Greece contains NO PDO zone?
- Central Greece (Sterea Ellada)
- Thrace
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What is Stefani?
- Vine training system in Santorini PDO
- Like shape of baskets or wreaths
- Protect vines from Aegean winds
- Collect the morning moisture
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What is Vin Liastos/ Liasta?
“Straw wines” for Greek wine
- Sweet wine made by sun-dried grapes after the harvest
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Name some PDO Zones within Macedonia
1) Goumenissa
2) Amynteo
3) Naoussa
4) Slopes of Meliton
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Briefly explain the growing conditions of Macedonia (Greece)
- High altitude (Macedonia mountains)
- Cool climate
______ PDO & Amynteo PDO are produced red wines solely from firmly tannic red grape ______ in Macedonia region
- Naoussa
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Goumenissa PDO produces lighter Xinomavro wines with the addition of min. 20% ______ (grape) in _______ (region)
- Negoska (red)
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Amynteo PDO is the Greece’s coolest region and allowing production of rosé wines (Dry to semi sweet, still to sparkling) made from 100% ______ (grape) in ______ (region)
- 100% Xinomavro
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Cotes de Meliton PDO is monopole for ______ for dry red and white wines, what grapes?
- Domaine Porto Carras
- White: Assyrtiko, Athiri, Rhoditis
- Red: CS, CF, Limnio
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Evangelos Gerovassiliou (Winemaker of Domaine Carras) produces varietal wines of highly aromatic from ________ (grape) in the PGI Thessaloniki (Northern Macedonia)
- Malagousia (white)
- Domaine Gerovassiliou
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How many PDO Zones within Thessalia (Greece)?
1) Anchialos (Dry to semi-sweet White)
2) Rapsani (Dry Red)
3) Messenikola (Dry Red)
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Anchialos PDO is the zone within ______ PDO and produces only white wine from min. 75% ______ (grape) and Max. 25% Savvatiano
- Thessalia PDO (Greece)
- Roditis (white)
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What is Rapsani?
- A PDO zone within Thessalia PDO (Greece)
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How many PDO zone within Epirus (Greece)?
1) Zitsa PDO
- Dry white, dry to semi-dry sparkling
- 100% Debina (white)
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What is Debina?
- White Greek grape primarily in the Zitsa PDO of Epirus (region) for dry white and sparkling wines