Eastern Europe Flashcards

1
Q
Which of the following countries borders Friuli in Italy?
• 	Romania
• 	Bulgaria
• 	Greece
• 	Slovenia 
• 	Slovakia
A

Slovenia

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2
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What Croatian grape is genetically identical to Zinfandel?
• 	Rkatsiteli
• 	Plavac Mali
• 	Crljenak Kastelanski 
• 	Feteasca Alba
• 	Xinomavro
A

Crljenak Kastelanski

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3
Q

Posavje, Podravje, and______ are the 3 principal wine regions of Slovenia.

A

The following answers are acceptable: either or
• Primorska
• Primorje

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4
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Match the region to the appropriate country.

 	Correct answers	 
Badacsony	                Hungary	
Krasnodar	                Russia	
Transylvania	                Romania	
Struma River Valley	Bulgaria	
Bohemia	                        Czech Republic
A

Matching

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5
Q
Where is Cotnari?
• 	Bulgaria
• 	Romania 
• 	Moldova
• 	Hungary
• 	Ukraine
A

Romania

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6
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Bulgaria contains five large regions of wine production: the northern Danubian Plain, the southern Thracian Lowlands, the eastern Black Sea Region, the western Struma River Valley, and the narrow Rose Valley in the center of the country. The EU recognizes only the Danubian Plain and the Thracian Lowlands as GI’s.

A

Just Know It!!

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7
Q

_____is famous for a huge collection of Crimean fortified wines.

A

Massandra Winery in the Ukraine

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8
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What is the principal grape of Cotnari in Romania?
• 	Grasa 
• 	Kovérszolo
• 	Burgund Mare
• 	Feteasca Regala
• 	Rkatsiteli
A

Grasa -variety associated with the Cotnari vineyard, Moldavia, where it has been grown ever since the rule of Prince Stephen the Great

Grasă de Cotnari is usually a botrytised sweet wine

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9
Q

In Bulgaria, the Kadarka grape is called______.

A

Gamza

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10
Q
Which of the following regions is not located in Romania?
• 	Banat
• 	Dealu Mare
• 	Cricova 
• 	Murfatlar
• 	Tarnave
A

Cricova -is a Moldovan town, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Chișinău, the capital of the country. Cricova is famous for its wine cellars, which make it a popular attraction for tourists.

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11
Q

Match the grape to the appropriate appellation.

 	Correct answers	 
Mandilaria	      Paros	
Moschofilero	      Mantinia	
Debina	              Zitsa	
Vilana	              Sitia	
Roditis	              Patras
A

More Matching

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12
Q
Where is the Ararat Valley?
• 	Georgia
• 	Armenia 
• 	Moldova
• 	Ukraine
• 	Russia
A

Armenia

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13
Q

Dignac is a subregion within____ on the Croatian coast.

A

Dalmatia

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