Georgia Flashcards

1
Q

Most planted red and white grapes of Georgia

A
  • Saperavi

- Rkatsiteli

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2
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What are the underground amphoras used for fermentation in Georgia called

A

Qvevri

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3
Q

How do you call the whole cluster fermentation in Georgia

A

Chacha

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4
Q

Name the most important Georgian wine region.

What percentage of production is it responsible for?

A
  • Kakheti

- 80% of production

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5
Q

What is the scientific name for the wild vines growing in Georgia

A

Vitis Vinifera Silvestris

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6
Q

How many authorized grapes are in Georgia

A

37

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7
Q

How many recognized appellations are in Georgia

A

18 or 24

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8
Q

What is the climate in Georgia

A

Moderate to Sub-Tropical in parts

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9
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Soils of Kakheti

A

Red Clay, calcareous and alluvial in parts

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10
Q

What is the temperature summation in Kakheti

A

3800 to 4000 hours

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11
Q

How long is Georgian wine typically macerated for

A

up to 6 months

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12
Q

Name the regions of Georgia

A
  • Abkhazia (Apkhazeti)
  • Samegrelo
  • Guria
  • Adjara
  • Imereti
  • Lechkhumi
  • Racha
  • Meskheti
  • Kartli
  • Kakheti
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