Mainly Greece and Eastern Europe - ST Questions - 06.06.20 Flashcards

1
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Which mountain range is an extension of the Alps and forms the spine of Greece?

A

Pindos Mountains

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2
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The Aegean islands are divided into which 3 groups?

A

Cyclades, Dodecanese, North Aegean

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3
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Ramnista and Fytia are crus of which PDO?

A

Naoussa

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4
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List the PDOs of Thessaly.

A

Rapsani, Messenikola, Anchiolas

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5
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With which other variety is Xinomavro co-fermented in Goumenissa PDO?

A

Negoska

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6
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In which PDO would I find the Debina grape and in which region is it located?

A

Zitsa, Epirus

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7
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Name a Grand Cru of the Ionian islands.

A

Muscat of Cephalonia

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8
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In which region would you find Alpha Estate, Porto Carras and Tsantali?

A

Macedonia

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9
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List the PDOs of Pelopennese.

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Mantinia, Monemvassia-Malvasia, Mavrodaphne of Patras, Muscat of Patras, Muscat of Rio Patras, Nemea, Patras

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10
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On which island would you find Daphnes PDO and what grape is used?

A

Crete, Liatiko

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11
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Name a non-fortified white wine PDO of Ionian islands.

A

Robola of Cephalonia

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12
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What are the requirements for Vin Santo Santorini PDO?

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State the main varietal, minimum must weight and minimum time in barrel. Minimum 51% Assyrtiko, 370 g/l min must weight, min 2 yrs in barrel

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13
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What is Aspa?

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It is the local name for the soil type of Santorini, volcanic pumice

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14
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Which white grape of Macedonia was saved from extinction by Vagelis Gerovassilou?

A

Malagousia

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15
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Which PDO lies on the Sithonia Peninsula?

A

Slopes of Meliton PDO

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16
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The following Tokaji producers are owned by groups with multiple holdings. Name one non-Hungarian winery that is owned by each.

Oremus
Château Pajzos
Királyudvar
Disznoko

A

Oremus – Vega Sicilia, Macan, Alion
Château Pajzos – Chateau Clinet
Királyudvar – Domaine Huet
Disznoko – Pichon Baron, Pibran, Quinta do Noval, Suduiraut

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17
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What are Pezsgo in Tokaj?

A

Sparkling wines

18
Q

Which producer is exclusive owner of the “Szarvas” single vineyard Great First Growth?

A

Crown Estates of Hungary

19
Q

Which is the only winery in Tokaj to specialise in Aszú and Essencia production from Muscat Lunel?

A

Pauleczki-Vin

20
Q

List the PDO Zones of North Hungary/Eszak Magyarorszag?

A

(x5) Bukk, Debroi Harslevelu, Eger, Matra, Tokaj

21
Q

In the English translation what does DGO stand for in Bulgaria and what is the name of a superior appellation from within a DGO?

A

Declared Geographic Origin, Controliran

22
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In which of the major Bulgarian regions would you find the following Controliran wines?
Suhindol 
Sungulare 
Harsovo 
Khan Krum
A

Suhindol – Danubian Plain
Sungulare – Rose Valley
Harsovo – Struma River Valley
Khan Krum – Black Sea region

23
Q

Which white grape is an aromatic speciality of Sungulare?

A

Red Misket

24
Q

List all the regions of Romania in Romanian and the English translation.

A

Banatului – Banat
Colinelor Dobrogei – Hills of Dobrogea
Crisanei si Maramuresului – Crisana and Maramures
Dealurilor Moldovei – Hills of Moldova
Dealurilor Munteniei si Olteniei – Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
Podisului Transilvaiei – Transylvania Plateau
Teraselor Dunarii – Danube Terraces

25
Q

In which region would you find Tarnave DOC and what is the major grape?

A

Transylvania Plateau, Feteasca Alba

26
Q

In which subzone of Dalmatia would you find Mike Grgich’s Grgic Vina estate?

A

Dingac

27
Q

What are the sub-regions of Primorska?

A

Goriska Brda, Kras, Koper and Vipava

28
Q

In which country would you find the Nitrianska region?

A

Slovakia

29
Q

Which grapes can qualify for VOC Znojmo?

A

Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

30
Q

List the zones of production of Georgia.

A

Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkumi, Sub-Tropical zone

31
Q

What are the sub regions of Central Mendoza?

A

Maipu, Lujan de Coyo, Godoy Cruz

32
Q

Who produces Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec?

A

Familia Schroeder

33
Q

In which IG are Bodegas Chacra located?

A

Rio Negro

34
Q

What are the styles produced and varieties used in Chateaumeillant AOP?

A

Reds and roses, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris

35
Q

What are the subzones of Cotes d’Auvergne and their respective styles?

A

Reds only: Boudes, Chanturgue, Chateaugay, Madargue Rose only: Corent

36
Q

From which grape is Pouilly-Sur-Loire produced?

A

Chasselas

37
Q

Who makes Clos de Coulaine and Haut de la Garde in Savennieres?

A

Pierre Bise

38
Q

How many bottles in a Nebuchadnezzar?

A

20

39
Q

Which two villages hold a 99% rating with the echelle de Cru?

A

Mareuil-sur-Ay, Tauxieres

40
Q

Name 2 CMs in Champagne.

A

(Any 2 of) Nicolas Feuillatte, Jacquart, Mailly Grand Cru