Eastern Europe 25.11.23 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the most cultivated grape varieties in Romania

A

Fataesca Alba
Fataesca Regala(Both White)

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2
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Name 3 native red grapes of Romania

A

Fataesca Neagra
Burgund Mare (Blaufrankisch)
Babaeska Neagra
Rosiora (Pamid)

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3
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What are the PGI & PDO of Romania

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PDO - DOC- Denumire de Origine Controlata
PGI - VS- Vin de Calitate Superiore
Table - VM - Vino de Mesa;
VMS - Vino de Mesa Superiore

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4
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What are the subcategories by ripeness of Romanian wines

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DOC - CMD - grapes harvested at full maturity
DOC - CT - Late Harvested
DOC - CIB - Botrytis affected grapes

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5
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Which mountain range is found in Romania

A

Carpathian

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6
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Which River marks the southern border between Romania and Serbia

A

Danube

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7
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Which Romanian wine regions forms a ring around carpathian mountains

A

Moldavia
Muntenia Oltenia
Banat
Crisana Maramures

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8
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Which Romanian regions are on Eastern Black Sea coast

A

Dobrogea| Danube terraces

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9
Q

Which wine region is in the center of Romania

A

Transylvania

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10
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Name the coolest subregion of Transylvania

A

Tarnave DOC

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11
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Which grapes are most prominent in Tarnave DOC

A

Fataesca Alba
Fataesca Regala
Traminer Rose

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12
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Which is the most famous subregion of Moldavia in Romania

A

Cotnari DOC

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13
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What grape is most used for Cotnari

A

Grasa di Cotnari| shares a common lineage with Furmint

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14
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Which grapes get blended with Grasa di Cotnari in Cotnari

A

Francusa
Tamaioasa
Romaneasca
Fateasca Alba

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15
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What kind of wine is Cotnari

A

Mostly sweet, though sometimes dry
Can be made varietally from any of the 4 grapes permitted or as a blend.
Usually late harvested with noble rot playing a part
Oak ageing 6 months to 1 year

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16
Q

Where is Dealu Mare DOC

A

In Muntenia Oltenia region

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17
Q

What is Dealu Mare famous for

A

Famous for red wines from Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon

18
Q

Where is Murfatlar DOC

A

Dobrogea region in eastern black sea coast of Romania

19
Q

What is Murfatlar DOC famous for

A

Promising Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
Late harvested Chardonnay
Traditional whites

20
Q

Which Slovenia region borders Croatia

A

Posavje

21
Q

What are the subregions of Primorska

A

Goriska Brda
GrasKoper
Vipava

22
Q

What is Pinot Grigio called in Slovenia

A

Sivi Pinot

23
Q

Which other grape is related to Crljenac Castelanski (Zinfandel)

A

Plavac Mali

24
Q

What are the two Coastal Regions in Croatia

A

Istria| Dalmatia

25
Q

Where is Grgic Vina estate located

A

Dingac subzone of Dalmatia in Croatia

26
Q

Which Slovakian wine region is contiguous with Hungarian wine region

A

Tokajska (with Tokaji)

27
Q

What are the two principal regions of Czech Republic

A

Bohemia - north| Moravia - south

28
Q

Which Czech wine region is at same latitude as Rheingau

A

Bohemia

29
Q

Which grapes are permitted in VOC Znojmo

A

Gruner Veltliner
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling

30
Q

What are the requirements on closure and oak ageing in VOC Znojmo

A

No oak| Cork is must

31
Q

What is the most important wine region in Armenia

A

Ararat Valley

32
Q

Which is the largest wine cellar in the world

A

Milestii Mici Golden Collection underground cellar in Moldova| 125 miles long

33
Q

What style of wines does Massandra produce

A

Fortified wines similar to Sherry and Madeira in style

34
Q

What are the major regions in Ukraine

A

Crimea
Odessa
Nikolayev - Kherson
Transcarpathian Region

35
Q

Name three notable regions for Russian wine

A

Krasnodar
Dagestan
Stavropol

36
Q

Name 4 winemaking regions in Georgia

A

Kakheti
Kartli
Imereti
Racha Lechkumi

37
Q

Which famous Slovenian producer owns vineyards on Italian side of Goriska Brda

A

Movia

38
Q

Which famous Italian producer owns vineyards across Colli Goriziano’s Slovenian side

A

Josko Gravner

39
Q

Which Province is famous Chinese winery Ao Yun Located in

A

Yunnan (near Tibet border)

40
Q

Which Province is Domaine Long Dai (owned by Lafite) located in

A

Shandong