Middle East Flashcards

1
Q

what is Meshuval

A

certified kosher wine that is pasteurized. the process is over seen by a Rabbi

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2
Q

where would you find Coteaux de Mascara and Coteaux de Tlemcen

A

Algeria

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3
Q

what is VAOG

A

Algerian appellation system

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4
Q

who is the largest producer of Kosher wine in the world

A

Carmel winery in Gallilee

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5
Q

the grape Agraman is a cross between what two grapes

A

carignan x souzao

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6
Q

the grapes Marawi and Dabouki are native to where

A

Israel

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7
Q

what colour grape is Bittuni

A

red (in israel)

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8
Q

where is Ch Ksara

A

Lebanon’s oldest winery

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9
Q

what river runs through the Bekaa Valley

A

litani river

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10
Q

where would you find the Obaideh grape

A

a white grape of Lebanon

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11
Q

what are the 4 PGIs of Cypress

A

Lamesos
Larnaka
Lefkosia
Pafos

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12
Q

Okuzgozu is native to what country

A

Turkey(red grape)

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13
Q

where would you find the Tauraus mountains

A

Turkey

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14
Q

what two bodies of water affect the region of Galillee

A

Mediterrean Sea
Sea of Gallilee

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15
Q

“Lion Heart” is a popular bottling of what sweet wine

A

Commandaria

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16
Q

where is Monts du Tessala

A

Algeria

17
Q

what is the primary wine style produced in Tunisia

A

rose (65%)

18
Q

where is Cap Bon

A

The main growing area of Tunisia
divided into 7 AOCs

19
Q

what is the main grape of Grand Cru Mornag (aoc in tunisia)

A

Carignan

20
Q

where is Muscat de Kélibia

A

Tunisia

21
Q

what is the importance of Simcha Bass

A

drip irrigation

22
Q

parentage of Emerald Riesling

A

riesling x muscadelle

23
Q

when was Commandaria first documented

A

800 BCE

24
Q

what two ways can Commandaria be made

A

fortified NV (larger companies use this
vintage dated, unfortified (smaller upstarts)

25
Q

what colour grape is Cypress’ Promara

A

white