Eastern Mediterranean Flashcards
Who established wineries in Turkey?
Kemal Ataturk, as part of his westernisation plan.
When were wineries established in Turkey?
1925
What are the main regions of Turkey?
Thrace, Aegean Coast, Anatolia.
What varieties are grown in Thrace?
Gamay, Semillon, Clairette.
What varieties are grown in the Aegean Coast?
Semillon, Grenache, Carignan.
What varieties are grown in Anatolia?
Local varieties.
What is the primary growing region of Lebanon?
Beka’a Valley.
What is the altitude of the Beka’a Valley?
1000 meters above sea level.
What varieties are grown in the Beka’a Valley?
Southern French varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon.
What styles of red wine would you expect from Lebanon?
Bordeaux blends of high quality, with good ripeness and a spicy character.
What styles of white wine would you expect from Lebanon?
Whites range from clean, varietal fruit through to deliberately oxidised and richly nutty.
Who are two major producers in Lebanon?
Chateau Kefraya and Chateau Musar.
What is a significant issue for winemaking in Lebanon, that is rarely an issue elsewhere?
Constant military action makes production difficult, as major vineyards are planted near the centre of the fighting.
When did the modern wine industry start in Israel? Why?
The late 19th Century. Jewish people began to settle back in Israel.
Who donated money to help plantings in Israel?
Baron Rothschild.
