Romania Flashcards

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1
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What are the most cultivated grape varieties in Romania

A

Fataesca Alba
Fataesca Regala
(Both White)

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2
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What are native red grapes of Romania

A

Fataesca Neagra
Burgund Mare (Blaufrankisch)
Babaeska Neagra
Rosiora (Pamid)

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3
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What are the PGI and PDO of Romania

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PDO - DOC- Denumire de Origine Controlata
PGI - VIG Vin cu Indicaţie Geografică

Table - VM - Vino de Mesa;
VMS - Vino de Mesa Superiore

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4
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What are the subcategories by ripeness of Romanian wines

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DOC - CMD - grapes harvested at full maturity
DOC - CT - Late Harvested
DOC - CIB - Botrytis affected grapes

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5
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What kind of climate does Romania have

A

Continental

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6
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Which mountain range is found in Romania

A

Carpathian

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7
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Which River marks the southern border between Romania and Serbia

A

Danube

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8
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Key Geographical features of Romania

A

Continental climate
Carpathian Mountains
Danube river in south
Part of Pannonian plain near Crisana Maramures
Black sea coast in East

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9
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Name the key regions of Romania

A

Crisana Maramures
Banat
Muntenia Oltenia
Danube Terraces
Dobrogea
Moldova
Transylvania

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10
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Which Romanian wine regions forms a ring around carpathian mountains

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Moldavia
Muntenia Oltenia
Banat
Crisana Maramures

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11
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Which Romanian regions are on Eastern Black Sea coast

A

Dobrogea
Danube terraces (included in Muntinia Oltenia sometimes)

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12
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Which wine region is in the center of Romania

A

Transylvania

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13
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Name the coolest subregion of Transylvania

A

Jidvei in Tarnave DOC

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14
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Which grapes are most prominent in Tarnave DOC

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Fataesca Alba
Fataesca Regala
Traminer Rose

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15
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Which is the most famous subregion of Moldavia in Romania

A

Cotnari DOC

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16
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What grape is most used for Cotnari

A

Grasa di Cotnari
shares a common lineage with Furmint

17
Q

Which grapes get blended with Grasa di Cotnari in Cotnari

A

Francusa
Tamaioasa Romaneasca
Fateasca Alba

18
Q

What kind of wine is Cotnari

A

Mostly sweet, though sometimes dry
Can be made varietally from any of the 4 grapes permitted or as a blend.
Usually late harvested with noble rot playing a part
Oak ageing 6 months to 1 year

19
Q

Where is Dealu Mare DOC

A

In Muntenia Oltenia region

20
Q

What is Dealu Mare famous for

A

Famous for red wines from Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon

21
Q

Where is Murfatlar DOC

A

Dobrogea region in eastern black sea coast of Romania

22
Q

What is Murfatlar DOC famous for

A

Promising Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
Late harvested Chardonnay
Traditional whites

23
Q

What are Rezervă and Vin de Vinotecă in Romania

A

Rezervă - 6 months ageing in barrel and 6 in bottle
Vin de Vinotecă - 1 yr ageing in barrel and 4 years in bottle