Romania Flashcards

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What are the two divisions of Table Wines in Romania?

A

VM (Vin de Masa or Table Wine)

VMS (Vin de Masa Superior or Superior Table Wine)

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How are the quality wines broken down in Romania?

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VS - quality wine with a geographic designation (PGI)

DOC - Denumire de Origine Controlata (PDO)

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How are the PDO wines of Romania further categorized?

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  • *DOC-CMD -** grapes harvest at full maturity
  • *DOC-CT -** late-harvested grapes
  • *DOC-CIB -** Botrytis-affected grapes
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What are DOC-CIB wines in Romania?

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PDO category for Botrytis affected grapes

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What are DOC-CMD wines in Romania?

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PDO category for fully ripe grapes.

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What are DOC-CT wines in Romania?

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PDO category for late-harvested grapes

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What are the most cultivated grapes of Romania?

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Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala

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What is the most famous indigenous grape of Moldova?

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Grasa de Cotnari

located in Cotnari DOC

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Which of the native grapes of Cotnari DOC is said to have the aroma of frankincense?

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Tamaioasa Romaneasca

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Where is Cotnari DOC and what style of wine is if famous for?

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Located in Moldova, Romania

Famous for a Tokaji-like sweet Botrytis wine from the local grape, Grasa de Cotnari.

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What two regions in Romania are known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir?

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Dealu-Mare DOC in Muntenia-Oltenia

Murfatlar DOC in Dobrogea

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What are Romania’s aging designations?

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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

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What are the styles of sparkling wine produced in Dealu-Mare DOC?

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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)

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Where is Tarnave DOC and what style is it known for?

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Romania’s coolest wine region located in Transylvania

Known for high acid white wines from Fateasca grapes)

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Dealu-Mare DOC is known for what style of red wine?

A

Red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

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16
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What region in Romania is known for late harvest Chardonnay?

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Murfatlar DOC in Dobrogea

17
Q

What is the most famous PDO in Dobrogea and what red grapes is it known for?

A

Murfatlar DOC

known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

18
Q

What is Bulgaria’s Pamid grape known as in Romania?

A

Rosioara