Turkey

Question 1

How does Turkey rank in world grape production?

Answer 1

Fifth, but mostly table grapes for Raisins.

Question 2

Seven growing regions of Turkey?

Answer 2

Thrace, Marmara, Aegean, Meditteranean, Central Anatolia, Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, Southeast

Question 3

What is Raki?

Answer 3

Anise flavored (spirit similar to Arak in lebanon)

Question 4

Turkey’s viticultural history goes back to this year?

Answer 4

9000 BC

Question 5

Turkish Grapes: What color is Kalecik Karasi?

What color is Calkarasi, Karasakiz, Papazkarasi?

Answer 5

ALL RED

Question 6

What color are (Turkey)

Narince
Emir
Yapincak
Sidalan?

Answer 6

All white: Narince: Broader, oak

Emir: Crisp

Question 7

This region of Turkey harvests more than half of production?

Answer 7

Aegean Area

Question 8

Why are most of Turkey’s vineyards planted in inland, higher elevation valleys?

Answer 8

Lack of cooling currents

Question 9

How did the Ottomans help Europe during Phylloxera in the late 19th century?

Answer 9

Constructed Railway, modernized and supplied Ottoman wines to Europe

Question 10

What year was the republic of Turkey formed?

Answer 10

1923

Question 11

When has turkey’s wine industry started flourishing? What are the most cultivated grapes there?

Answer 11

Last 10-15 years. Quality producers like Corvus

International Varieties: Cab Sauv, Merlot, etc.

Question 12

What does Okuzgozu mean? (Turkey)

Answer 12

Bulls Eye (Red)

Large Berries

Question 13

What does Bogazkere mean? (Turkey)

Answer 13

Throat Puckerer (Red)