Slovakia and Czech Republic

Question 1

The most important wine region of Slovakia

Answer 1

Tokajska

Contiguous with Tokaj in Hungary and the two regions share a common winemaking tradition

“Tokaj” labeled as an appellation name

Question 2

Czech Republic’s two principal regions

Answer 2

Moravia (in the south) 96% acres under vine

Bohemia (in the north)

Question 3

Many Germanic varietals are common in the Czech Republic including

Answer 3

Müller-Thurgau

Frankovka (Blaufrankisch)

Svatovavnnecke (St. Laurent)

Ryzlink Vlassy (Welschriesling)

Chardonnay

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 4

Quality Wines with Special Attributes (Akostne vino s Privlastkom)

Answer 4

Resembles German Pradikatswein

Question 5

VOC Znojmo made its debut in Czech Republic in 2009

Answer 5

Znojmo, a subregion of Moravia

Developed the VOC designation

Wines may be blends or varietal but only Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling qualify for designation

Question 6

Two more criteria’s for VOC designation

Answer 6

Oak may not be employed in production

Cork closure is required

Question 7

Elsewhere in Moravia, producers have established other appellations to complement the Germanic system

Answer 7

VOC Modre Hory

VOC Mikulov

VOC Blatnice

VOC Palava