Hungary, Croatia, Switzerland, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Georgia, Crimea

Question 1

What is the most famous wine from Hungary?

Answer 1

Tokaji Aszu

made for Furmint

Question 2

The town in the northeast of Hungary known for it’s sweet dessert wines is

Answer 2

Tokaj PDO

Question 3

What is the name of a dry red wine from Hungary?

Answer 3

Bikaver or Bull’s Blood
Kadarka grapes blended with other red varietals
Blaufrankich, Portugieser, Cab sauv, Franc, Merlot, Menoire, Pinot NOir, Syrah Blauburger, and Sweigelt

Question 4

What are the grapes used in Tokaji?

Answer 4

Furmint - primary
Harslevelu — primary
Kabar, Koverszolo Sargamuskotally (muscat)

Question 5

Botrytis affected grapes in Hungary are called

Answer 5

aszu

Question 6

The stylistic term determined by the concentration of sugar in Tokaji is

Answer 6

puttonyo

Question 7

Wine from the Tokaji region made from the free run juice of the sweetest, most botrytized and had selected berries is called

Answer 7

Eszencia

45% RS and often takes years to ferment to a content of 5% to 6% ABV

Question 8

Describe how Aszu is used?

Answer 8

• grapes are mashed into a thick paste
• then mixed with a normally fermented base wine for a day or two
• wine absorbs the sugar and added flavors of the _____
• wine is racked and aged in small casks for a few years in underground tunnels
• fil forming yeast (similar to flor in Sherry) develops

Question 9

Croatia’s indigenous grape Crljenak Kastelanski is the predecessor of what variety that was taken to the United States and renamed? and in Italy?

Answer 9

Zinfindel, Primativo

also know as Tribidrag

Question 10

Besides Grasevina, what other white grapes grow in Croatia?

Answer 10

Malvasia
Bogdanusa
Sauv Blanc
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay

Question 11

Red grapes from Croatia ?

Answer 11

Frankovka (blaufrankish)
teran
Plavic mali
Crljenak Kastelanski
Cab sauv
merlot

Question 12

Two broad wine regions in Croatia

Answer 12

Coastal regions
Inland regions- Kontinentalna Hrvatka
-separated by the Dinaric Alps

Question 13

Primorska Hrvatska

Answer 13

the western, costal wine region of Croatia
330 miles of coast line with islands and inlets
-climate is med with Maritime influences

Question 14

Most widely known Croatian white grape?

Answer 14

Grasevina also known as Welschriesling

accounts for 2/3 production

Question 15

Switzerland demand for wine?

Answer 15

-small producer with little exports
-domestic ___ is 3x production volume
exchange rate prohibitive to export

Question 16

Wine governing body in Switzerland?

Answer 16

OIC - French Organisme Intercantonal de Certification
German- Interkantonale Zertifizierungsstelle
Italian- Organismo Intercantonale di Certificazione

Question 17

describe the wine governing body in Switzerland?

Answer 17

OIC is similar to the French AOC system
-implemented in the 1990s
appellations specify grape varieties, some specify winemaking and styles
-largely overseen by cantons (states)

Question 18

Primary production wine regions of Switzerland?

Answer 18

-French speaking part along the norhtern side of Lake Geneva
and the Valais
-Rhone River goes through Lake Geneva flowing westward

Question 19

The white grape Chasselas is also known as ____ in Switzerland.

Answer 19

Fendant

Question 20

leading red grapes in Switzerland?

Answer 20

Pinot noir
Gamay
Merlot

Question 21

for the bulk of the 20th century, Romania had been producing what for whom?

Answer 21

bulk wine to send east to the Soviet Union
2007 entry into EU-
after better investment & expertise
became easier to access Western markets

Question 22

Describe what kind of climate does Romania experience?

Answer 22

continental -moderated by Black Sea, Danube River, and Carpathian Mountains

Question 23

oldest appellation in Romania?

Answer 23

Tarnave DOC- in center of country surrounded by Carpathian Mts
know for sweet wines

Question 24

typical grapes found in Romania?

Answer 24

unusual blends of French and Romanian

Question 25

name Romania white varietals?

Answer 25

Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala | Muscat, Aligote, Sauv Blanc

Question 26

name Romania red varietals?

Answer 26

Pinot Noir | Feteasca Neagra- flagship red in country

Question 27

Highlights of Bulgarian wine history?

Answer 27

- long time wine production - 1970-1980s leading producer / exporter in volume - Political forces halted growth - 1990s transformation to democracy - 2007 became member of EU in 2007

Question 28

General climate of Bulgaria?

Answer 28

eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula diverse topography -temperate continental climate -hot summer/ cold winter Danube River on north -low land of the Danube plains -highlands in south -Black Sea on east

Question 29

Main red grapes in Bulgaria?

Answer 29

``` Cab sauv, merlot, syrah, Pinot Noir, Zin Mavrud Rubin (cross Nebbiolo x syrah) Gamza Melnik- Struma Valley ```

Question 30

Main white grapes in Bulgaria?

Answer 30

``` Rkatsiteli Dimiat Misket Cheven Chardonnay Suav Blanc riesling viognier ```

Question 31

Countries that border Slovenia?

Answer 31

``` some Adriatic ses/ med coast -Italy to west Austria to north Croatia to south Hungary to notheast ```

Question 32

Slovenia Appellation system?

Answer 32

EU member since 2004. PDO = Zasciteno oznacbo porekla (ZOP) 14 defined ZOPs, as well as several within the ZOPs larger are the 3 defined PGI regions

Question 33

Name for Slovenia PGI regions equivalent?

Answer 33

known as zasciteno geografsko oznacbo (ZGO)

Question 34

Name the three ZGO Regions of Slovenia?

Answer 34

Podravje- East side, largest, 1/2 of production Primorska: West side across Adriatic from Venice, share border with Friuli Posavje: southeast side border with Croatia (smallest old fashion regions)

Question 35

Leading white grapes in Slovenia?

Answer 35

``` Riesing Gewurztraminer muller thurgau pinot gris sauv blanc chardonnay ```

Question 36

Leading red grapes in Slovenia?

Answer 36

``` cab sauv merlot St Laurent pinot noir refosco ```

Question 37

large egg shaped earthen ware vessels used to age wine in Georgia?

Answer 37

Kvevris or Qvevri

Question 38

Highlights of Wine history in Georgia?

Answer 38

1991 independent state 1996 open trade relations, no official EU status 1998 Constitution of Georgia contains Law of Georgia on Wine and Vine -laws specify winmaking Zones recognized by EU also specification on viticluture, style, approved varitals

Question 39

Describe grapes in Georgia?

Answer 39

both wild and industrial led to over 500 identifiable indigenous varietals 90% production made from indigenous only about 35 are used for commercial production

Question 40

iconic grape found in Georgia?

Answer 40

White: Rkatsiteli --light, floral, crisp Red: Saperavi high ABV with good ageing potential

Question 41

Where is Crimea?

Answer 41

peninsula that extends into the Black Sea former Soviet Union wine production started in 1878 with Novy Svet Winery known for sparkling wine

Question 42

Name for Soviet Champagne?

Answer 42

Sovetskoye Shampanskoye | Crimean Peninsula- largest wine supplier in the USSR

Question 43

Etalita?

Answer 43

fortified wine produced in Crimea