Eastern Europe - ST Questions 07.12.19 Flashcards

1
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Which 2 white similarly named grapes are the most planted in Romania?

A

Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala

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2
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What would a superior table wine be known as in Romania?

A

Vin de Masa Superior

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3
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What are the sub categories of DOC wines in Romania?

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DOC-CMD (grapes harvested at full maturity)
DOC-CT (late harvested grapes)
DOC-CIB (botrytis affected grapes)

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4
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Name 3 regions of Romania.

A

Any three of:
Banat, Hills of Dobrogea, Crisana-Maramures, Hills of Moldova, Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia, Transylvania Plateau, Danube Terraces

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5
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In which region of Romania would you find Murfatlar?

A

Hills of Dobrogea

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6
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Name two ‘Great First Growths’ of Hungary?

A

Szarvas and Mezes Maly

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7
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How many grammes per litre in a Tokaj Aszu marked as 6 puttonyos?

A

150g/l

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8
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What is the minimum aging period in cask for a Tokaj Szamorodni?

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1 year in cask, 2 years total

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9
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Re-fermenting a wine on the pressed paste from Tokaj production would give you what style of wine?

A

Forditas

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10
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Re-fermenting a wine on the spent lees from Tokaj production would give you what style of wine?

A

Maslas

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11
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What is the name taken by a body of producers committed to elevating the stature of dry wines in Hungary?

A

Circle of Mad

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12
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What are the three major regions of Hungary?

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Észak Magyarország (North Hungary), Duna (Danube/Great Plain), Dunántúl (Transdanubia)

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13
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Historically, what is the dominant grape for Egri Bikaver?

A

Kadarka

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14
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Which region in Transdanubia can use the term Bikaver on labels?

A

Szekszard

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15
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Which region in the Northwest of Hungary lies on the slopes of an extinct volcano?

A

Somlo

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16
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What is the Hungarian name for Welschriesling?

A

Olaszrizling

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17
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What is Hungary’s hottest region?

A

Villany-Siklos

18
Q

What is Hungary’s largest region?

A

Kunsag

19
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In which major region is Kunsag located?

A

Duna

20
Q

What does the term Pezsgő refer to in Hungary?

A

Sparkling wine

21
Q

What is the term for a superior appellation within a DGO in Bulgaria?

A

Controliran

22
Q

What are the five regions of Bulgaria?

A

Struma River Valley, Valley of the roses, Thracian lowlands, Danubian plains, Cherno Mare (Black Sea) Region

23
Q

Name one village of the Valley of the roses.

A

Karlovo, Sliven, Sungulare

24
Q

Bulgarian wines can be labelled ‘barik’ if the fermentation occurred in oak casks of less than how many litres?

A

500L

25
Q

Name a crossing of Nebbiolo x Syrah which is commonly used in Bulgaria?

A

Rubin

26
Q

In which region of Bulgaria is Red Misket a speciality?

A

Sungulare

27
Q

Which Slovenian region borders Friuli?

A

Primorska

28
Q

What is Pinot Grigio known as in Slovenia?

A

Sivi Pinot

29
Q

The Italian region Collio Goriziano becomes which region as it traverses the border with Slovenia?

A

Goriska Brda

30
Q

In which Subzone of Croatia’s Dalmatia region does Mike Grgich produce Plavac Mali at Grgich Vina estate?

A

Dingac

31
Q

Which three varieties are grown in the Slovakian region of Tokaj?

A

Furmint, Lipovina and Muškát Žltý.

32
Q

What are the 2 main regions of the Czech Republic?

A

Moravia and Bohemia

33
Q

Which three grapes qualify for VOC in Czech Republic?

A

Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling

34
Q

Which Russian region experiences such cold that the vines need to be buried in soil in Winter?

A

Stavropol

35
Q

Which region of Russia has over 50% of its vineyard area?

A

Krasnodar

36
Q

Which Ukrainian winery is famous for its huge collection of fortified wines made in the style of Sherry and Madeira?

A

Massandra

37
Q

Which region contains over 60% of Armenia’s vines?

A

Ararat Valley

38
Q

In which country would you find the Kakheti wine region?

A

Georgia

39
Q

In which district of Moldova is the Milestii Mici collection of wines located?

A

Cricova

40
Q

How long is the cellar in which the Milestii Mici collection of wines sits?

A

125 miles