Former Soviet Republic Flashcards

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What are the 4 main regions of production in the Ukraine?

A

Crimea (Krim)

Odessa

Nikolayev-Kherson

Transcarpathian Region

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What are the 2 most important Ukraine regions.

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Crimea and Odessa produce 80% of Ukraine’s wine.

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What style of wine is made in Ukraine?

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Sparkling wine, made in the traditional method.

Fortified wines in Yalta - made in the style of sherry and Madeira

red and white still wines

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4
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What are the most common grapes in Ukraine?

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Saperavi - red

Rkatsiteli - white

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What vine species is unique in the Ukraine?

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Vitis vinifera Selvestris - the mother of all vines

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Where is the Ararat Valley?

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Armenia

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7
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Does Georgia produce wine?

A

Yes,

There are 5 regions of production

Kakheti

Kartli

Imereti

Racha-Lechkhumi - sub tropical

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What is the Milesti Mici “Golden Colelction”?

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World’s largest collection of wine - over 2 million bottles.

located in Moldova’s Cricova district

resides in an elaborate underground cellar - a city - 125 miles. It is the largest single cellar complex in the world, nearly equaling the length and size of Champagne’s cellars.

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