Russia and other Soviet Republics Flashcards
What Champagne was specially created for Czar Alexander II?
Louis Roederer Cristal —bottled in clear glass so as not to provoke the unpopular czar’s suspicion of foul play
What is Russia’s most important wine making region?
Krasnodar - on the Black Sea coast
Which varietal makes up the majority of the plantings in Russia?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the two most important wine making regions of Ukraine?
Odessa and Crimea
Which region of Ukraine is known for fortified wines made in the style of sherry or Madeira?
Crimea - specifically in Massandra
What are the two most important wine making regions of Armenia?
Ararat Valley
Ararat Valley foothills
What local variety is the Vaiots Dzor region of Armenia known for?
Areni Noir
Which country has the greatest number of vines per capita in the world?
Moldova
What is Montenegros most significant wine making region?
Vardar valley
What are the vessels traditionally used in Georgia to make wine?
Qvevri
Which mountain range bisects Georgia from North to South? Which wine regions lie on either side?
The Likhi range
To the West is Imereti
To the East is Kartli
I’m which region of Georgia does most commercial wine production take place? Where is it?
Kakheti
In the East at the foothills of the Caucus mountains
What is the oldest evidence of winemaking found in Georgia?
Evidence of winemaking in 6,000 BC was found just South if Tbilisi
What is a Marani in Georgia?
An individual wine cellar in a private home. Often considered a sacred place.
In which wine region does the capital of Georgia,Tbilisi, lie?
Kakheti
