Greece and Eastern Europe Flashcards
What is the only PDO in Epirus?
Zitsa - Still, sparkling and semi sparkling from 100% Debina Grape
What two rivers converge in the region of Tokaj?
The Tisza and the Bodrog rivers
Besides Macedonia, name 2 other mainland regions in Greece
Epirus, Thrace, Thessaly, Peloponnese and Central Greece/Euboea
How many liters does a Gonc hold?
136 L and is the traditional barrel for ageing of Tokaj
What wine did King Louis XIII declare as the “King of wines and the wine of kings”
Tokaj
What is the major soil type for Santorini?
Volcanic soil
Rikatsitelli is what countries most planted varietal?
Russia
What are the ageing requirements for a 4 puttonyos Tokaj? Minimum g/l of RS?
Minimum 2 years in cask and one year in bottle prior to release. 90 g/l of RS
What type of wine is Forditas?
It is wine that has been refermented with the spent lees/paste of Tokaj Aszu
What is the principal grape and wine styles for the region of Mantinia?
Dry, still & sparkling whites from 85% Moschofilero with Asproudes in the region of the Peloponnese
What mountain range shelters the region of Tokaj?
The Carpathian Mountains
Name two regions in Greece that utilize Xenomavro as their primary variety?
Naoussa, Amyntaio and Goumenissa
Name one of the two First Great Growth vineyards of Tokaj?
Szarvas and Mezes Maly
Please name 3 grapes authorized for Tokaj production?
Furmint, Hereslevelu are the main two and Sarga Muskotaly, Zeta, Kabar & Koverszolo
In which country would I find a DGO? Can you name two?
Bulgaria - 5 in total: Northern Danubian Plane, Southern Thracian Lowlands, Black Sea Region, Struma Valley & Rose Valley
What is Aleppo? What is the grape of Retsina?
The pine resin used to flavor Retsina / Savatiano
Where would one find the following grapes, Fetească Albă and Fetească Regală?
They are Romainia’s most planted varietals
Where would I find the Cotnari DOC and why is it famous?
In Moldavia within Romania / It used to be considered of the same quality as Tokaj for dessert wines
If I want a rose from the Xenomavro grape what region in Greece should I look for?
Amyntaio OPAP in Macedonia. 100% Xenomavro and can be still or sparkling rose
What wine is the region of Sterea Ellada home to?
Retsina from the Savatiano grape.
Is Santorini located in the Ionian Islands or the Aegean Islands?
Aegean Islands
What famous wine region borders the region of Goriska Brda
Collio Goriziano in Italy’s Friuli Region.
What is the Stefani method and where is it used?
Training the vines close to the ground in the shape of baskets or wreaths to protect the vines from the harsh Aegean Winds on the island of Santorini
How long must Samos Nectar be aged?
Dried grapes aged for a minimum of three years.
What is the greek designation for a traditional Sweet wine?
OPAP
