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Eastern Mediterranean Flashcards

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1
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What is the major fine wine region of Israel

A

The Golan Heights

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2
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What is the major native grape varietal of Israel

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Argaman

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3
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What two grape is Argaman a cross of

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Carignan
Souzão

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4
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What is the soil type of the Golan Heights

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Volcanic

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What is the terrain of the Golan Heights

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Mountainous

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6
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What lake is Gailiee’s wine region located around

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Lake Galilee

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7
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What is the climate of Israel’s Coastal Plain

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Hot & Humid Climate

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8
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What are the soils of the Judea Foothills

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Terra Rossa above limestone

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What is the major subregion of the Judea Foothills

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Central Mountains

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10
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What is the climate of the Central Mountains (Judea Foothills)

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Mediterranean

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11
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What is Arak

A

Anise-infused spirit produced from Dabouki grape varietal in Palestine

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12
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What are the four major wine regions of Lebanon

A

Batroun
Bekaa Valley
Mount Lebanon
South Lebanon

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13
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What are the four major white varietals of Lebanon

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Obidaeh
Merweh
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon

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What are the major red varietals of Lebanon

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Cinsault
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Carignan
Grenache

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15
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What is the famous producer of Lebanon
What region are they located in

A

Château Musar
Bekaa Valley

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16
Q

What are the 3 major white varietals of Turkey

A

Sultaniye
Narince
Bornova Misketi (Muscat Blanc)

17
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What are the four major red varietals of Turkey

A

Okuzgoku
Kalecik
Karasi
Caklarasi
Bogazkere

18
Q

What are the two most famous wine regions of Turkey

A

Marmara
Aegean

19
Q

What is Raki

A

Anise flavored spirit produced in Turkey

20
Q

What are the two tiers of quality levels for wine from Cyprus

A

PGI
PDO

21
Q

What is the dominant white varietal of Laona Akama PDO

A

Xynestri

22
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What are the two major red grape varietals of Laona Akama PDO

A

Maratheftiko
Orthalmo

23
Q

What is the major white varietal of Vouni Panayia-Ampelitis PDO

A

Xynesteri

24
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What are the major red varietals of Vouni Panayia-Ampelitis PDO

A

Maratheftiko
Ofthalmo
Mavro

25
Q

What are the major red varietals of Pitsilia PDO

A

Maratheftiko
Ofthalmo
Mavro

26
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What is the major white varietal of Pitsilia PDO

A

Xynesteri

27
Q

What are the two grape varietals of Commandaria PDO

A

Xynestri
Mavro

28
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What are the authorized styles of wine of Commandaria PDO

A

Raisin
Fortified

29
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in what country is Commandaria PDO located in

A

Cyprus

30
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What are the two major subregions of Krasochoria Lemesou PDO

A

Krasochoria Lemesou Afames
Krosochoria Lemesou Laona

31
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What are the major red varietals of Krasochoria Lemesou

A

Maratheftiko
Ofthalmo
Mavro

32
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What are the major white varietals of Krasochoria Lemesou

A

Xynesteri

33
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What are the four PGI regions of Cyprus

A

Pafos
Lemesos
Larnaka
Lefkosia

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