Eastern Europe - Bulgaria Flashcards
1
Q
Bulgarian wine regions
A
- Danubian Plain
- Black Sea Region
- Thracian Plain
- Valley of the Roses
- Struma River Valley
2
Q
What does the term Barik mean in a Bulgarian wine label?
A
The fermentation occurred in oak casks of 500L or less in volume
3
Q
What does the term Reserve and Special Selection mean in a Bulgarian wine label?
A
Indicate that a single variety has seen one or two years, respectively of aging before release
4
Q
Red grape varieties of Bulgaria
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- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pamid
- Gamza (Kadarka)
- Mavrud
- Rubin
5
Q
White grape varieties of Bulgaria
A
- Red Misked (Misket Cherven)
- Rkatsiteli
- Dimiat
6
Q
Key characteristics of wines made with Pamid grape variety
A
Accounts for 10% of all plantings
One of the first red varieties to be harvested
Produces fresh style suitable for youthful consumption
