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2020 CSW > Hungary, Croatia, Switzerland, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Georgia, Crimea > Flashcards

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

1
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What is the most famous wine from Hungary?

A

Tokaji Aszu

made for Furmint

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

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Tokaj PDO

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

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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

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What are the grapes used in Tokaji?

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

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5
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Botrytis affected grapes in Hungary are called

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aszu

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6
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The stylistic term determined by the concentration of sugar in Tokaji is

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puttonyo

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

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Eszencia

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

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Describe how Aszu is used?

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  • 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
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9
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Croatia’s indigenous grape Crljenak Kastelanski is the predecessor of what variety that was taken to the United States and renamed? and in Italy?

A

Zinfindel, Primativo

also know as Tribidrag

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Besides Grasevina, what other white grapes grow in Croatia?

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Malvasia
Bogdanusa
Sauv Blanc
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
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11
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Red grapes from Croatia ?

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Frankovka (blaufrankish)
teran
Plavic mali
Crljenak Kastelanski
Cab sauv
merlot
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12
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Two broad wine regions in Croatia

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

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Primorska Hrvatska

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

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14
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Most widely known Croatian white grape?

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Grasevina also known as Welschriesling

accounts for 2/3 production

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15
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Switzerland demand for wine?

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

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16
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Wine governing body in Switzerland?

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

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17
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describe the wine governing body in Switzerland?

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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)

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18
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Primary production wine regions of Switzerland?

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

19
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The white grape Chasselas is also known as ____ in Switzerland.

A

Fendant

20
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leading red grapes in Switzerland?

A

Pinot noir
Gamay
Merlot

21
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for the bulk of the 20th century, Romania had been producing what for whom?

A

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

22
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Describe what kind of climate does Romania experience?

A

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

23
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oldest appellation in Romania?

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

24
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typical grapes found in Romania?

A

unusual blends of French and Romanian

25
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name Romania white varietals?

A

Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala

Muscat, Aligote, Sauv Blanc

26
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name Romania red varietals?

A

Pinot Noir

Feteasca Neagra- flagship red in country

27
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Highlights of Bulgarian wine history?

A
  • 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
28
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General climate of Bulgaria?

A

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

29
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Main red grapes in Bulgaria?

A 
Cab sauv, merlot, syrah, Pinot Noir, Zin
Mavrud
Rubin (cross Nebbiolo x syrah)
Gamza
Melnik- Struma Valley
30
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Main white grapes in Bulgaria?

A 
Rkatsiteli
Dimiat
Misket Cheven
Chardonnay
Suav Blanc
riesling
viognier
31
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Countries that border Slovenia?

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some Adriatic ses/ med coast
-Italy to west
Austria to north
Croatia to south 
Hungary to notheast
32
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Slovenia Appellation system?

A

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

33
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Name for Slovenia PGI regions equivalent?

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known as zasciteno geografsko oznacbo (ZGO)

34
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Name the three ZGO Regions of Slovenia?

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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)

35
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Leading white grapes in Slovenia?

A 
Riesing
Gewurztraminer
muller thurgau
pinot gris
sauv blanc
chardonnay
36
Q

Leading red grapes in Slovenia?

A 
cab sauv
merlot
St Laurent
pinot noir
refosco
37
Q

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

A

Kvevris or Qvevri

38
Q

Highlights of Wine history in Georgia?

A

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

39
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Describe grapes in Georgia?

A

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

40
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iconic grape found in Georgia?

A

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

41
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Where is Crimea?

A

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

42
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Name for Soviet Champagne?

A

Sovetskoye Shampanskoye

Crimean Peninsula- largest wine supplier in the USSR

43
Q

Etalita?

A

fortified wine produced in Crimea

2020 CSW (35 decks)

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