Romania Flashcards
What are the two divisions of Table Wines in Romania?
VM (Vin de Masa or Table Wine)
VMS (Vin de Masa Superior or Superior Table Wine)
How are the quality wines broken down in Romania?
VS - quality wine with a geographic designation (PGI)
DOC - Denumire de Origine Controlata (PDO)
How are the PDO wines of Romania further categorized?
- *DOC-CMD -** grapes harvest at full maturity
- *DOC-CT -** late-harvested grapes
- *DOC-CIB -** Botrytis-affected grapes
What are DOC-CIB wines in Romania?
PDO category for Botrytis affected grapes
What are DOC-CMD wines in Romania?
PDO category for fully ripe grapes.
What are DOC-CT wines in Romania?
PDO category for late-harvested grapes
What are the most cultivated grapes of Romania?
Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala
What is the most famous indigenous grape of Moldova?
Grasa de Cotnari
located in Cotnari DOC
Which of the native grapes of Cotnari DOC is said to have the aroma of frankincense?
Tamaioasa Romaneasca
Where is Cotnari DOC and what style of wine is if famous for?
Located in Moldova, Romania
Famous for a Tokaji-like sweet Botrytis wine from the local grape, Grasa de Cotnari.
What two regions in Romania are known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir?
Dealu-Mare DOC in Muntenia-Oltenia
Murfatlar DOC in Dobrogea
What are Romania’s aging designations?
Vin Tânar - “young wine” bottled before end of year it was produced
Rezerva - must spend 6 months in oak and 6 months in bottle
Vin de Vinoteca - min. 1 year in oak and min. 4 years in bottle
What are the styles of sparkling wine produced in Dealu-Mare DOC?
Vinul Petiant du Dealu-Mare - white and rose petillant (Fateasca Regala & Alba)
Vin de Calitate Dealu-Mare - sparkling traditional methode wines
Vin de Calitate Aromat Dealu-Mare - sparkling from aromatic grapes (Muscat Ottonel & Muscato Bianco)
Where is Tarnave DOC and what style is it known for?
Romania’s coolest wine region located in Transylvania
Known for high acid white wines from Fateasca grapes)
Dealu-Mare DOC is known for what style of red wine?
Red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir