Middle East Flashcards
what is Meshuval
certified kosher wine that is pasteurized. the process is over seen by a Rabbi
where would you find Coteaux de Mascara and Coteaux de Tlemcen
Algeria
what is VAOG
Algerian appellation system
who is the largest producer of Kosher wine in the world
Carmel winery in Gallilee
the grape Agraman is a cross between what two grapes
carignan x souzao
the grapes Marawi and Dabouki are native to where
Israel
what colour grape is Bittuni
red (in israel)
where is Ch Ksara
Lebanon’s oldest winery
what river runs through the Bekaa Valley
litani river
where would you find the Obaideh grape
a white grape of Lebanon
what are the 4 PGIs of Cypress
Lamesos
Larnaka
Lefkosia
Pafos
Okuzgozu is native to what country
Turkey(red grape)
where would you find the Tauraus mountains
Turkey
what two bodies of water affect the region of Galillee
Mediterrean Sea
Sea of Gallilee
“Lion Heart” is a popular bottling of what sweet wine
Commandaria
where is Monts du Tessala
Algeria
what is the primary wine style produced in Tunisia
rose (65%)
where is Cap Bon
The main growing area of Tunisia
divided into 7 AOCs
what is the main grape of Grand Cru Mornag (aoc in tunisia)
Carignan
where is Muscat de Kélibia
Tunisia
what is the importance of Simcha Bass
drip irrigation
parentage of Emerald Riesling
riesling x muscadelle
when was Commandaria first documented
800 BCE
what two ways can Commandaria be made
fortified NV (larger companies use this
vintage dated, unfortified (smaller upstarts)
what colour grape is Cypress’ Promara
white
