Greece and Eastern Europe

Question 3

What is the only PDO in Epirus?

Answer 3

Zitsa - Still, sparkling and semi sparkling from 100% Debina Grape

Question 4

What two rivers converge in the region of Tokaj?

Answer 4

The Tisza and the Bodrog rivers

Question 5

Besides Macedonia, name 2 other mainland regions in Greece

Answer 5

Epirus, Thrace, Thessaly, Peloponnese and Central Greece/Euboea

Question 6

How many liters does a Gonc hold?

Answer 6

136 L and is the traditional barrel for ageing of Tokaj

Question 7

What wine did King Louis XIII declare as the “King of wines and the wine of kings”

Answer 7

Tokaj

Question 8

What is the major soil type for Santorini?

Answer 8

Volcanic soil

Question 9

Rikatsitelli is what countries most planted varietal?

Answer 9

Russia

Question 10

What are the ageing requirements for a 4 puttonyos Tokaj? Minimum g/l of RS?

Answer 10

Minimum 2 years in cask and one year in bottle prior to release. 90 g/l of RS

Question 11

What type of wine is Forditas?

Answer 11

It is wine that has been refermented with the spent lees/paste of Tokaj Aszu

Question 12

What is the principal grape and wine styles for the region of Mantinia?

Answer 12

Dry, still & sparkling whites from 85% Moschofilero with Asproudes in the region of the Peloponnese

Question 13

What mountain range shelters the region of Tokaj?

Answer 13

The Carpathian Mountains

Question 14

Name two regions in Greece that utilize Xenomavro as their primary variety?

Answer 14

Naoussa, Amyntaio and Goumenissa

Question 15

Name one of the two First Great Growth vineyards of Tokaj?

Answer 15

Szarvas and Mezes Maly

Question 16

Please name 3 grapes authorized for Tokaj production?

Answer 16

Furmint, Hereslevelu are the main two and Sarga Muskotaly, Zeta, Kabar & Koverszolo

Question 17

In which country would I find a DGO? Can you name two?

Answer 17

Bulgaria - 5 in total: Northern Danubian Plane, Southern Thracian Lowlands, Black Sea Region, Struma Valley & Rose Valley

Question 18

What is Aleppo? What is the grape of Retsina?

Answer 18

The pine resin used to flavor Retsina / Savatiano

Question 19

Where would one find the following grapes, Fetească Albă and Fetească Regală?

Answer 19

They are Romainia’s most planted varietals

Question 20

Where would I find the Cotnari DOC and why is it famous?

Answer 20

In Moldavia within Romania / It used to be considered of the same quality as Tokaj for dessert wines

Question 21

If I want a rose from the Xenomavro grape what region in Greece should I look for?

Answer 21

Amyntaio OPAP in Macedonia. 100% Xenomavro and can be still or sparkling rose

Question 22

What wine is the region of Sterea Ellada home to?

Answer 22

Retsina from the Savatiano grape.

Question 23

Is Santorini located in the Ionian Islands or the Aegean Islands?

Answer 23

Aegean Islands

Question 24

What famous wine region borders the region of Goriska Brda

Answer 24

Collio Goriziano in Italy’s Friuli Region.

Question 25

What is the Stefani method and where is it used?

Answer 25

Training the vines close to the ground in the shape of baskets or wreaths to protect the vines from the harsh Aegean Winds on the island of Santorini

Question 26

How long must Samos Nectar be aged?

Answer 26

Dried grapes aged for a minimum of three years.

Question 27

What is the greek designation for a traditional Sweet wine?

Answer 27

OPAP