Mainly Greece and Eastern Europe - ST Questions - 06.06.20 Flashcards
Which mountain range is an extension of the Alps and forms the spine of Greece?
Pindos Mountains
The Aegean islands are divided into which 3 groups?
Cyclades, Dodecanese, North Aegean
Ramnista and Fytia are crus of which PDO?
Naoussa
List the PDOs of Thessaly.
Rapsani, Messenikola, Anchiolas
With which other variety is Xinomavro co-fermented in Goumenissa PDO?
Negoska
In which PDO would I find the Debina grape and in which region is it located?
Zitsa, Epirus
Name a Grand Cru of the Ionian islands.
Muscat of Cephalonia
In which region would you find Alpha Estate, Porto Carras and Tsantali?
Macedonia
List the PDOs of Pelopennese.
Mantinia, Monemvassia-Malvasia, Mavrodaphne of Patras, Muscat of Patras, Muscat of Rio Patras, Nemea, Patras
On which island would you find Daphnes PDO and what grape is used?
Crete, Liatiko
Name a non-fortified white wine PDO of Ionian islands.
Robola of Cephalonia
What are the requirements for Vin Santo Santorini PDO?
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
What is Aspa?
It is the local name for the soil type of Santorini, volcanic pumice
Which white grape of Macedonia was saved from extinction by Vagelis Gerovassilou?
Malagousia
Which PDO lies on the Sithonia Peninsula?
Slopes of Meliton PDO
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
Oremus – Vega Sicilia, Macan, Alion
Château Pajzos – Chateau Clinet
Királyudvar – Domaine Huet
Disznoko – Pichon Baron, Pibran, Quinta do Noval, Suduiraut
What are Pezsgo in Tokaj?
Sparkling wines
Which producer is exclusive owner of the “Szarvas” single vineyard Great First Growth?
Crown Estates of Hungary
Which is the only winery in Tokaj to specialise in Aszú and Essencia production from Muscat Lunel?
Pauleczki-Vin
List the PDO Zones of North Hungary/Eszak Magyarorszag?
(x5) Bukk, Debroi Harslevelu, Eger, Matra, Tokaj
In the English translation what does DGO stand for in Bulgaria and what is the name of a superior appellation from within a DGO?
Declared Geographic Origin, Controliran
In which of the major Bulgarian regions would you find the following Controliran wines? Suhindol Sungulare Harsovo Khan Krum
Suhindol – Danubian Plain
Sungulare – Rose Valley
Harsovo – Struma River Valley
Khan Krum – Black Sea region
Which white grape is an aromatic speciality of Sungulare?
Red Misket
List all the regions of Romania in Romanian and the English translation.
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
In which region would you find Tarnave DOC and what is the major grape?
Transylvania Plateau, Feteasca Alba
In which subzone of Dalmatia would you find Mike Grgich’s Grgic Vina estate?
Dingac
What are the sub-regions of Primorska?
Goriska Brda, Kras, Koper and Vipava
In which country would you find the Nitrianska region?
Slovakia
Which grapes can qualify for VOC Znojmo?
Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
List the zones of production of Georgia.
Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkumi, Sub-Tropical zone
What are the sub regions of Central Mendoza?
Maipu, Lujan de Coyo, Godoy Cruz
Who produces Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec?
Familia Schroeder
In which IG are Bodegas Chacra located?
Rio Negro
What are the styles produced and varieties used in Chateaumeillant AOP?
Reds and roses, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
What are the subzones of Cotes d’Auvergne and their respective styles?
Reds only: Boudes, Chanturgue, Chateaugay, Madargue Rose only: Corent
From which grape is Pouilly-Sur-Loire produced?
Chasselas
Who makes Clos de Coulaine and Haut de la Garde in Savennieres?
Pierre Bise
How many bottles in a Nebuchadnezzar?
20
Which two villages hold a 99% rating with the echelle de Cru?
Mareuil-sur-Ay, Tauxieres
Name 2 CMs in Champagne.
(Any 2 of) Nicolas Feuillatte, Jacquart, Mailly Grand Cru
