Armenia and Moldova

Question 1

Where is Armenia in relation to Georgia?

Answer 1

South of Georgia

Question 2

In Armenia, most grape production goes toward this:

Answer 2

over 80% of grape production is distilled for local grape brandy

Question 3

There are five winegrowing regions in Armenia:

Answer 3

Ararat Valley**
Ararat Valley foothills, the Northeast zone, Vaiots Dzor, and Zangezur.

Ararat Valley, including the foothills, is where nearly 80% of grapegrowing occurs. The local Areni Noir from the Vaiots Dzor region is showing great promise.

Question 4

Moldova is on the same latitude as this famous wine growing region

Answer 4

Burgundy

Question 5

greatest number of vines per capita in the world in this country

Answer 5

Moldova

Question 6

This body of water offers cooling moderating influence in Moldova

Answer 6

The Black Sea

Question 7

Wine regions in Moldova

Answer 7

There are four wine regions, three of which are PGIs:
Codru (central)
Ștefan Vodă (southeast)*
Valul lui Trajan (southwest) Meditteranean climate*

Balti is fourth region known for distillate

Question 8

In Moldova, these varieties are most prominent

Answer 8

French varieties represent the most vineyard land; Aligoté, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are among those found in the region.

Question 9

Most prestigious wine of Moldova

Answer 9

Chateau Purcari “Negru de Purcari” (Cab sauv Saperavi, Negra Rara)
in Stefan Voda

Question 10

Chateau Purcari (Moldova) is located in this demarcated region

Answer 10

Stefan Voda