Mainly Greece and Eastern Europe - ST Questions - 06.06.20

Question 1

Which mountain range is an extension of the Alps and forms the spine of Greece?

Answer 1

Pindos Mountains

Question 2

The Aegean islands are divided into which 3 groups?

Answer 2

Cyclades, Dodecanese, North Aegean

Question 3

Ramnista and Fytia are crus of which PDO?

Answer 3

Naoussa

Question 4

List the PDOs of Thessaly.

Answer 4

Rapsani, Messenikola, Anchiolas

Question 5

With which other variety is Xinomavro co-fermented in Goumenissa PDO?

Answer 5

Negoska

Question 6

In which PDO would I find the Debina grape and in which region is it located?

Answer 6

Zitsa, Epirus

Question 7

Name a Grand Cru of the Ionian islands.

Answer 7

Muscat of Cephalonia

Question 8

In which region would you find Alpha Estate, Porto Carras and Tsantali?

Answer 8

Macedonia

Question 9

List the PDOs of Pelopennese.

Answer 9

Mantinia, Monemvassia-Malvasia, Mavrodaphne of Patras, Muscat of Patras, Muscat of Rio Patras, Nemea, Patras

Question 10

On which island would you find Daphnes PDO and what grape is used?

Answer 10

Crete, Liatiko

Question 11

Name a non-fortified white wine PDO of Ionian islands.

Answer 11

Robola of Cephalonia

Question 12

What are the requirements for Vin Santo Santorini PDO?

Answer 12

State the main varietal, minimum must weight and minimum time in barrel. Minimum 51% Assyrtiko, 370 g/l min must weight, min 2 yrs in barrel

Question 13

What is Aspa?

Answer 13

It is the local name for the soil type of Santorini, volcanic pumice

Question 14

Which white grape of Macedonia was saved from extinction by Vagelis Gerovassilou?

Answer 14

Malagousia

Question 15

Which PDO lies on the Sithonia Peninsula?

Answer 15

Slopes of Meliton PDO

Question 16

The following Tokaji producers are owned by groups with multiple holdings. Name one non-Hungarian winery that is owned by each.

Oremus
Château Pajzos
Királyudvar
Disznoko

Answer 16

Oremus – Vega Sicilia, Macan, Alion
Château Pajzos – Chateau Clinet
Királyudvar – Domaine Huet
Disznoko – Pichon Baron, Pibran, Quinta do Noval, Suduiraut

Question 17

What are Pezsgo in Tokaj?

Answer 17

Sparkling wines

Question 18

Which producer is exclusive owner of the “Szarvas” single vineyard Great First Growth?

Answer 18

Crown Estates of Hungary

Question 19

Which is the only winery in Tokaj to specialise in Aszú and Essencia production from Muscat Lunel?

Answer 19

Pauleczki-Vin

Question 20

List the PDO Zones of North Hungary/Eszak Magyarorszag?

Answer 20

(x5) Bukk, Debroi Harslevelu, Eger, Matra, Tokaj

Question 21

In the English translation what does DGO stand for in Bulgaria and what is the name of a superior appellation from within a DGO?

Answer 21

Declared Geographic Origin, Controliran

Question 22

In which of the major Bulgarian regions would you find the following Controliran wines?
Suhindol 
Sungulare 
Harsovo 
Khan Krum

Answer 22

Suhindol – Danubian Plain
Sungulare – Rose Valley
Harsovo – Struma River Valley
Khan Krum – Black Sea region

Question 23

Which white grape is an aromatic speciality of Sungulare?

Answer 23

Red Misket

Question 24

List all the regions of Romania in Romanian and the English translation.

Answer 24

Banatului – Banat
Colinelor Dobrogei – Hills of Dobrogea
Crisanei si Maramuresului – Crisana and Maramures
Dealurilor Moldovei – Hills of Moldova
Dealurilor Munteniei si Olteniei – Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
Podisului Transilvaiei – Transylvania Plateau
Teraselor Dunarii – Danube Terraces

Question 25

In which region would you find Tarnave DOC and what is the major grape?

Answer 25

Transylvania Plateau, Feteasca Alba

Question 26

In which subzone of Dalmatia would you find Mike Grgich’s Grgic Vina estate?

Answer 26

Dingac

Question 27

What are the sub-regions of Primorska?

Answer 27

Goriska Brda, Kras, Koper and Vipava

Question 28

In which country would you find the Nitrianska region?

Answer 28

Slovakia

Question 29

Which grapes can qualify for VOC Znojmo?

Answer 29

Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

Question 30

List the zones of production of Georgia.

Answer 30

Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkumi, Sub-Tropical zone

Question 31

What are the sub regions of Central Mendoza?

Answer 31

Maipu, Lujan de Coyo, Godoy Cruz

Question 32

Who produces Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec?

Answer 32

Familia Schroeder

Question 33

In which IG are Bodegas Chacra located?

Answer 33

Rio Negro

Question 34

What are the styles produced and varieties used in Chateaumeillant AOP?

Answer 34

Reds and roses, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris

Question 35

What are the subzones of Cotes d’Auvergne and their respective styles?

Answer 35

Reds only: Boudes, Chanturgue, Chateaugay, Madargue Rose only: Corent

Question 36

From which grape is Pouilly-Sur-Loire produced?

Answer 36

Chasselas

Question 37

Who makes Clos de Coulaine and Haut de la Garde in Savennieres?

Answer 37

Pierre Bise

Question 38

How many bottles in a Nebuchadnezzar?

Answer 38

20

Question 39

Which two villages hold a 99% rating with the echelle de Cru?

Answer 39

Mareuil-sur-Ay, Tauxieres

Question 40

Name 2 CMs in Champagne.

Answer 40

(Any 2 of) Nicolas Feuillatte, Jacquart, Mailly Grand Cru