Romania

Question 1

What are Romania’s (7) main wine regions?

Answer 1

1. Banat
2. Hills of Dobrogea
3. Crisana and Maramures
4. Hills of Moldova
5. Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
6. Transylvania Plateau
7. Danube Terraces

Question 2

What are the major indigenous white grapes of Romania?

Answer 2

Feteasca Alba

Feteasca Regala

Question 3

What are the major indigenous red grapes of Romania?

Answer 3

Feteasca Neagra

Burgund Mare

Babeasca Neagra

Question 4

What is the climate of Romania?

Answer 4

Continental - Carpathian Mountains are a huge influence

Question 5

Where is Cotnari DOC located?

Answer 5

HIlls of Moldova

Question 6

What do the following mean?

DOC - CMD

DOC - CT

DOC - CIB

Answer 6

DOC - CMD = grapes harvest at full maturity

DOC - CT = late harvest grapes

DOC - CIB = botrytis affected grapes

Question 7

What style of wine is Cotnari?

Answer 7

Styles: Red, white and rosé wines (varietal wines and blends authorized)

Minimum Must Weight:
DOC-CMD: 187 g/l = grapes harvest at full maturity
DOC-CT: 210 g/l = grapes harvest late
DOC-CIB: 240 g/l = botrytis affected grapes

Question 8

Does Cotnari have aging requirements?

Answer 8

yes,

Aging Requirements:

Rezervă: Wines must spend a minimum 6 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle

Vin de vinotecă: Wines must spend a minimum 1 year in oak barrels and 4 years in bottle