Turkey Plus Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Raki from? What is it?
A
Turkey
Anise spirit similar to Arak
2
Q
What country is beleived to have been the first to domesticate the grapevine?
A
Turkey
3
Q
Name some Turkish red grapes
A
- Öküzgözü (“bull’s eye” because of its large berries)
- Kalecik Karasi
- Bogazkere (“throat puckerer”)
- Calkarasi
- Papazkarasi
- Karasakiz
4
Q
Name some Turkish white grapes
A
- Narince (chard like, often oaked)
- Emir (crisp)
- Yapinack
- Sidalan
5
Q
What are the major regions of Turkey?
A
Black Sea Mediterranean Aegean (most important) Marmara/Thrace Anatolia
6
Q
What consultant has projects in Syria and Turkey?
A
Stephane Derenoncourt
Kavaklidere in Turkey and Dmn de Bargylus in Syria
7
Q
What are the two wineries of Jordan?
A
Saint George
Jordan River
8
Q
What major company has an winery in Egypt?
A
Heineken owns Gianaclis in northern Egypt
9
Q
Name a winery in Syria
A
Domaine de Bargylus
Stephane Derenoncourt consults.
