1-500 Flashcards
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What is the aging requirement for Crémant d’Alsace?
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12 months total aging, with at least 9 months on the lees, is required from the 2012 vintage forward.
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What is the minimum must wait for Crémant d’Alsace AOP?
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Minimum must wait is 9% potential alcohol, e.g. 144 grams per liter
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What is the maximum yield of pressed wine in liters from 150 kg of grapes in Crémant d’Alsace AOP?
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A maximum of 100 L may be pressed from 150 kg of grapes, which have to be picked by hand, transported in containers of at least 100 kg and pressed whole.
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True or false: wines labeled Edelzwicker may be made from a single variety.
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True. The term Edelzwicker (noble blend) usually indicates its own inverse: an inexpensive blended wine. Wines labeled so, don’t need to be vintage dated or contain more than one grape.
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What is the maximum yield for Alsatian Grand Cru wines?
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55 Hectoliters per hectare
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Fill in the blank: Varietal Alsace AOP wines labeled Pinot Blanc maybe blends of Pinot Blanc and blank.
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With the exception of Pinot Blanc, which is often blended with the similar but not synonymous Auxerrois , all variety labeled Alsace AOP Wines must contain 100% of the printed grape. Even if bottled as single variety, Auxerrois may be labeled Pinot Blanc.
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Where are the majority of Grand Cru Alsace located?
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Haut-Rhin. Alsace is divided into two departments, Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin. Generally, the premier wines originate in the Haut-Rhin, where over 2/3 of the Grand Cru vineyards are located.
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What is the Alsatian synonym for Chasselas?
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Gutedel. Its home turf in Germany is the tiny sub-region of Markgraflerland located within Baden, Germany’s warmest growing region. It sits at the edge of the Black Forest which protects the area from inclement weather.
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What vineyard was named the first Grand Cru of Alsace?
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Schlossberg. Alsace Grand Cru AOP was first decreed in 1975 with a single named vineyard specified for the appellation.
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Who produces the Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte-Catherine?
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Riesling by Domaine Weinbach. Lower part of Schlossberg;
Picked in a later harvest from lower altitude plots, dry, rich and concentrated, yet fresh
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What grape is the workhorse for Crémant d’Alsace?
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Pinot Blanc. Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir from maceration or saignée. only appellation to allow for Chardonnay. Riesling, Pinot Gris and Auxerrois are also allowed.
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What is the climate of Alsace? Why?
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Dry-Continental. Alsace is separated from the remainder of France by the Vosges Mountains in the west, providing a rainshadow effect; Alsace is one of France’s driest and sunniest climates. Colmar, the capital of the Haut-Rhin department, is the driest city in France.
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True or false: Alsace is the last major French winemaking region to attain AOC status.
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True. In 1962, Alsace finally achieved AOC status—the last major French winemaking region to do so.
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What term denotes a blended wine that includes a minimum 50% of noble Alsatian grapes?
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Gentil. While still awaiting official status, the term Gentil is a superior designation for Alsatian blends, requiring a minimum 50% noble grapes. Any other AOP grape may compose the remainder, and the base wines must be vinified separately.
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True or false: Alsace is the northernmost major French wine region specializing in still wines. Why?
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True. Located at latitude 48.55 N., Alsace sits south of Reims and north of Chablis. The city of Strasburg is roughly halfway between the two cities.
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What is Grès des Vosges?
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Grès des Vosges is a hard, compact sandstone composed mainly of quartz and feldspar. Its pink-reddish color is due to the presence of decomposing iron, iron oxide, as also seen in other soils like Terra Rosa, that occurred as a result of the slow cooling of large magma as it hardened into granite.
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Who produces Clos Saint-Landelin?
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Domaine Muré from the
steep south facing slopes of Rouffach, cultivated in terraces. The soil is clay and limestone with a lot of stones. The subsoil is made of calcareous sandstone.
Pinot Noir Maturing in barrels.
Alcohol: 12%
Yield: 43hectoliters per hectare
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Fill in the blank: Blended wines from the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru may contain a maximum blank% of the Pinot Gris grape.
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30%. INAO elevated Kaefferkopf of Ammerschwihr to Grand Cru status as of 2006. The area is 71 ha, which makes it the second largest after Schlossberg. The wines may either be sold as pure variety wines or simply as Kaefferkopf.
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Who produces Clos des Capucins?
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Riesling by Domaine Weinbach. Its soils are sandy-loamy on gravel and granite pebbles. This soil enjoys a rapid warming of soil thanks to the pebbles of its surface. It gives wines maturity slightly earlier than the other soils.
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Who produces Clos Häuserer?
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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht. Bottom of the Grand Cru Hengst. Gentle east facing, well protected from westerly and northerly winds. Marl and limestone. The soil warms up very slowly which explain the late ripening style of the wines that always boast one of the highest acidity of the domaine.
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Who produces Clos de la Faille?
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Domaine Albert Mann. Located in Wintzenheim.
Soil is constituted Grès des Vosges, calcareous sandstone and Muschelkalk.
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Who Produces Clos Rebberg?
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Marc Kreydenweiss. South-east terraces. Villé schist is the oldest soil in Alsace, gives the Riesling a high purity and minerality and also great flint aromas.
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In what year were the grand crus of Alsace separated into 51 AOPs?
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In 2011, the number of actual Alsace Grand Cru AOPs was increased from one to 51 as each vineyard received its own appellation and cahier des charges, pivoting from the Chablis model to that of the Côte d’Or.
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What is Klevner?
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Klevner is a synonym for Pinot Blanc.
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What distilled beverage is produced in Lorraine?
Mirabelle de Lorraine AOP.
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What wine AOPs are found in Lorraine?
Moselle AOP and Côtes de Toul AOP.
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What are the major climatic influences on Alsace?
The Vosges Mountains, The Black Forrest, The Rhine River
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What is the capital of the Haut-Rhin département?
Colmar, the capital of the Haut-Rhin department, is the driest city in France.
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What are the smallest and largest Grand Cru vineyards of Alsace?
Kanzlerberg at 3 hectares and Schlossberg at 80 hectares.
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True or false: VT wines are always sweet.
False. Vendanges Tardives and Sélection des Grains Nobles wines are not obligated by statute to be sweet; in practice SGN wines are always dessert-like but VT wines may vary in actual sugar, and can be quite dry.
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Which Alsatian Grand Crus may produce blends?
The grands crus Altenberg de Bergheim and Kaefferkopf may blend according to certain prescribed proportions.
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Fill in the blank: Gamay may be present up to a maximum blank% in the vin gris wines of Côtes de Toul AOP.
85%. For Vin Gris, at least two grape varieties must be used, and the major grape variety is not allowed to exceed 85%. At least 10% Pinot noir must be used, and the total proportion of accessory grape varieties is not allowed to exceed 15%.
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Cuvée Frédéric Emile is a blend of which two grand cru vineyards?
Geisberg and Osterberg. Handpicked as late as possible to achieve maximum ripeness.
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What wine region is located across the Rhine River from Alsace?
Baden.
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What percentage of Alsatian wine is white?
90%. In Alsace, white grapes are paramount, and 90% of AOP wine is white.
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Fill in the blank: Alsace produces approximately blank% of France's still white wines.
18%. In Alsace, white grapes are paramount, and 90% of AOP wine is white. In 2008, this figure represented 18% of France's total AOP still white wine production.
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What grapes, other than the Noble Grapes, are permitted in the Alsace AOC?
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc (aka Klevner), Auxerrois, Sylvaner, Chasselas (aka Gutedel), Klevener de Heiligenstein (aka Savagnin Rose).
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How many AOCs are there in Alsace?
3: Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru AOC, Crémant d'Alsace AOC
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True or false: Chaptalization is allowed for Alsace Grand Cru AOC.
True. in Alsace AOC wines chaptalization is allowed but many producers are moving away from this winemaking technique.
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What are the grapes permitted in Crémant d'Alsace AOC?
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, Riesling and Chardonnay. 100% Pinot Noir for rosé.
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What is Pinot d'Alsace?
Pinot or Pinot d'Alsace wines may contain any quantity of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, or Auxerrois, all vinified as white wine.
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What is Vendange Tardive (VT)?
Late harvest wine, Dry to med-sweet, may be affected by botrytis and a minimum potential alcohol of 14%. The wines must contain a single, noble variety and pass a blind tasting panel. No Chaptalization
244grams per liter - 93 ºOechsle for Muscat and Riesling
270grams per liter - 103 ºOechsle for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
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What is Sélection de Grains Nobles? (SGN)
Hand picked and focus on botrytis. Must contain a single, noble variety and pass a blind tasting panel. no chaptalization
Min. 16.4% ABV - 276grams per liter - 105 ºOechsle for Muscat and Riesling
Min. 18.2% ABV - 306grams per liter - 117 ºOechsle for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
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Who is the producer of Clos Sainte-Hune?
Riesling by Trimbach. Rosacker vineyard, in Hunawihr. In the Trimbach family for over 200 years. 50 years old vines and on a predominantly limestone subsoil.
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True of false: Wines produced in Alsace are typically aged in a high percentage of new French oak barrels.
False. New oak is usually not a factor in the vinification of these varieties, although many producers use large neutral casks for fermentation and aging.
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Which major Alsatian producer focuses on blends rather than varietal wines?
Marcel Deiss. Some producers advocate field blends as the best approach for serious wines. In this case, the grapes are typically vinified together and produced under a vineyard name. Marcel Deiss is one of the staunchest advocates of using this approach as a means of emphasizing Alsatian terroir.
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Fill in the blank: Sylvaner may be bottled as a varietal wine in the blank Grand Cru.
Zotzenberg - a historical site for Sylvaner, and as such the grape is permitted in Grand Cru AOP varietal wines from the vineyard.
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White wines from the Moselle AOP are based primarily on which grapes?
Auxerrois, Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Gris.
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What grape(s) are permitted to be labelled variety in Moselle AOP?
Muller-Turgau and Pinot Gris. The small Moselle AOP, upgraded from VDQS in 2011, produces red, white, and rosé wines, principally from Auxerrois and Pinot Noir. Varietally-labelled Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Gris are also allowed.
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru AOC?
The minimum potential alcohol is 11% for Riesling and Muscat and 12.5% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, although certain vineyards mandate higher amounts.
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What grapes may comprise the blends from the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
50-70% Riesling,
10-25% Pinot Gris,
10-25% Gewürztraminer,
0-10% total of Muscat
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What grapes may comprise the blends from the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?
60-80% Gewürztraminer,
10-40% Riesling,
0-30% Pinot gris,
0-10% total of Pinot blanc, Pinot Noir, Muscat, Chasselas
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What grapes may comprise the wines from the Zotzenberg Grand Cru?
Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Sylvaner
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Approximately what percentage of Alsatian wine is released as grand cru?
4%
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Fill in the blank: The intent to produce an Alsace Grand Cru wine must be declared by blank 1st of the harvest year.
March
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What grape is used to make Marc d’Alsace?
Gewurztraminer. Marc d'Alsace is the appellation covering eaux-de-vie from the Alsace wine region - specifically those produced from grape marc (pomace). AOC status has been granted only to those eaux-de-vie produced from Gewurztraminer marc.
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What wine is Les Saintes Claires?
A pinot Noir produced by Albert Mann, from the village of Sigolsheim with calcarious soils.
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What is the Treaty of Westphalia?
Treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century between Prussia and Austria and recognized the boundaries and sovereignty of countries, cementing France's initial ownership of Alsace.
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What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Muscat and Riesling?
11%
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What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris?
12.5%
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In what year was the term Vendanges Tardives first authorized for use by Alsatian producers?
In 1984, just after the number of grands crus increased to 25, a new decree created two new designations for late-harvest wines: Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles.
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Which producer owns the most hectares of grand cru vineyards in Alsace?
Domaine Schlumberger. 140 hectares with 70 hectares classified as Grands Crus composed of 4 terroirs : Kitterlé, Kessler, Saering, Spiegel.
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Which direction do top vineyards in Alsace typically face?
The better vineyards enjoy southern, southeastern, or warm eastern exposures to maximize sunlight.
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What is the maximum yield for Alsace AOC?
80 Hectoliters per hectare
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What is the maximum yield for Cremant d'Alsace AOC?
100hectoliters per hectare, but many producers push it to 80hectoliters per hectare.
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When was the first co-operative of Alsace formed? What was its name?
Cave Vinicole de Ribeauvillé in 1895.
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What grape used to be called Tokay d'Alsace?
Pinot Gris, although it is not related to the Hungarian namesake.
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What is Vin de Paille?
Vin de Paille is a sweet straw wine in which the grapes are left on the straw mats to dry (the process is called Passerillage) so the juice is concentrated. It is also made in Jura. Same practice of wine making is also seen in Austria, Greece, and notably in Italy (Vin Santo for example).
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What is Vin de Glace
Vin de Glace is a sweet wine made from frozen grapes left on the vines. This method, along with Vin de Paille, is very rarely used in Alsace.
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How much does each of the noble grapes represent in total plantings in Alsace?
Riesling @ 21.5%
Gewurztraminer @ 20.1%
Pinot Gris @ 15.7%
Muscat @ 2.2%
Although Pinot Blanc is not a noble grape, its plantings corresponds to 21.3%.
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What is the difference between Edelzwicker and Gentil?
Edelzwicker can contain any blend of varieties; Gentil must have at least 50% noble grapes. But essentially, both categories are always entry level wines.
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True or False: Alsace is the 2nd largest producer of sparkling wine in France.
True. Champagne is the largest producer of sparkling wine in France.
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Often blended with and labeled as Pinot Blanc, it tends to have a somewhat flat aromatic profile. It can show a more savory character from very old vines. Not allowed in grand crus.
Auxerrois
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A workhorse grape, not a great deal of character, mostly rather neutral in flavor. Occasionally an old vines cuvée shows more character. not allowed in grand crus except for Zotzenberg, where it's a majority of plantings.
Sylvaner.
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Higher quality than Auxerrois, but hard to find wines that are genuinely 100% varietal. Not Allowed in grand crus.
Pinot Blanc
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The only variety to show the smell of the grapes in the wine, which is usually quite perfumed; dry versions can seem austere because of the perfumed finish. it's the perfect grape to match with asparagus, which kills many white wines. Usually drunk as aperitifs.
Muscat
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Most perfumed grape in Alsace, roses on the nose, and lychees on the palate. Almost always off-dry or sweet to counteract it's natural bitterness on the finish. Low acidity enhances richness. Produces it's best results to the south of Colmar in the Vallée Noble, south from Rouffach.
Gewurztraminer
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This is a rosé variant of Traminer, the parent of Gewurztraminer, grown only around Heiligenstein and neighboring villages in the north. It is not the same as Klevner or Clevner, a synonym for Pinot Blanc. It's usually vinified in off-dry or sweet styles.
Klevener de Heiligenstein.
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True of false: Pinot Gris is a low acidity variety.
True.
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The greatest change in Alsace in twenty years, from a pale style close to a rosé to more deeply colored and extracted red wines. The best often come from plots in grand crus, although the grand cru cannot be identified on the label.
Pinot Noir
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The only other grape with a range equivalent to Riesling, from dry to sweet, and often off-dry from grand crus. flavors can range from spicy stone fruits tending to apricots, to a savory palate with impressions of fresh-cut mushrooms.
Pinot Gris
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Do white Alsatian wines go through malolactic fermentation?
No. Because the emphasis in Alsace is on aromatic varieties, there is usually no malolactic fermentation, which would introduce creamy notes clashing with varietal character as well as reducing acidity Pinot gris and Gewurztraminer, which are already low acid varieties.
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Who produces Clos Saint-Urbain Rangen de Thann?
Riesling and a rare Gewurztraminer by Zindt-Humbrecht
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Who produces Fronholz?
Domaine Ostertag
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What is coulure?
A condition whereby the buds lose their flowers before those flowers can be fertilized to become grapes.
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One of the best known producers of Crémant d'Alsace, family owned and founded in 1425. Great blanc de blancs but impressive Rose made of 100% pinot noir.
Lucien Albrecht
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Built in the early 18th century as a Capucin monastery, now owned and run by Madame Colette Faller and her daughter, Catherine.
Domaine Weinbach
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Who makes Cuvée Laurence?
Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer named after the daughter of Madame Colette Faller, who died unexpectedly at a young age in 2014.
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Who produces Cuvée Anne Selection de Grains Nobles?
Domaine Schlumberger. A rare, Gewurztraminer produced on average only twice a decade.
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What villages may produce Savagnin Rose?
Klevener de Heiligenstein may be bottled varietally under Alsace AOP in the villages of Heiligenstein, Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Goxwiller and Obernai
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What soil type is found in the steeper mountain slopes of Alsace?
The steeper mountain slopes are generally composed of schist, granite and volcanic sediment.
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What soil type is found in the lower mountain slopes of Alsace?
Muschelkalk limestone
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What soil type is found at the base of the Vosges Mountains?
The plain at the base of the mountains consist of richer alluvial clay and gravel soils.
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What is Il Falcone and where is it made?
An Italian wine made with 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Montepulciano, produced by Rivera, in Puglia
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What is Torcolato, where is it made
A sweet white wine made from dried Vespaiola grapes, made by Maculan in the Breganze DOC in the Veneto Region. The wines are delicately floral, with flavors of honey and ripe tropical fruit.
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What is Saperavy
A red grape native to Georgia (country) with high acid
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What is Grand Vidure
The name for Carménère in Bourdeaux
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Another name for Altesse
Roussette
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Another name for Arinto
Pedernã
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Another name for Arneis
Barolo Bianco
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Another name for Boal
Bual, Malvasia Fina
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Another name for Bonarda
Charbono (USA)
Corbeau
Douce Noire
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Another name for Cabernet Franc
Bouchet in Saint-Émilion & Pomerol
Breton in the Loire
Vidure in Bordeaux
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Another name for Carignan
Bovale Grande in Sardinia
Carignano in Italy
Carinyena
Cariñena
Mazuelo/Mazuela in Rioja)
Samsó in Catalonia
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Another name for Carmenère
Grand Vidure in Bordeaux.
Cabernet Gernischt in China
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Another name for Chardonnay
Gamay Blanc in Jura.
Feinburgunder in Austria and Germany.
Melon d'Arbois in Jura.
Morillon in Styria.
Beaunois in Chablis.
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Another name for Chasselas
Chasselas Doré in Switzerland and France.
Corinto in Chile.
Dorin in Vaud.
Fendant in Valais.
Gutedel in Alsace, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Perlan in Geneva
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Another name for Chenin Blanc
Pineau de la Loire.
Steen in South Africa.
Pineau d’Anjou
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Another name for Grenache
Cannonau in Sardinia.
Garnacha in spain.
Lledoner in Catalunya.
Vernaccia Nera in Marche and Umbria.
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Another name for Macabeo
Viura in Rioja
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Another name for Malbec
Côt in the Loire.
Pressac in Saint-Emillion
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Another name for Mission
Criolla Chica in Argentina.
Listán Prieto in Spain.
País in Chile
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Another name for Mourvèdre
Mataró in Catalonia.
Monastrell in Spain
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Another name for Muscat of Alexandria
Hanepoot in South Africa.
Moscatel in South America.
Muscatel de Setúbal in Portugal.
Muscat Romain in the Roussillon
Zibibbo in Sicily
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Another name for Muscat Blanc a Petit Grain
Gelber Muskateller in Germany.
Moscato Bianco in Italy.
Moscato d'Asti in the Piedmont.
Muscat Canelli in the USA.
Muscat d'Alsace in Alsace.
Muscat de Frontignan in the Languedoc.
Sárga Muskotály in Hungary
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Another name for Nebbiolo
Chiavennasca in Valtellina.
Picoutener in Valle d’Aosta.
Spanna in Novara and Vercelli
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Another name for Nero d'Avola
Calabrese
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Another name for Pinot Blanc
Clevner/Klävner in Alsace.
Pinot Bianco.
Weissburgunder
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Another name for Pinot Gris
Fromenteau in Champagne.
Grauburgunder in Germany and Austria.
Malvoisie in Loire, Savoie, Switzerland.
Pinot Beurot in Burgundy.
Pinot Grigio in Italy.
Ruländer in Baden and Austria.
Sivi Pinot in Slovenia.
Szürkebarát în Hungary.
Tokay in Alsace
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Another name for Pinot Meunier
Schwarzriesling in Baden
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Another name for Pinot Noir
Auvernat (Champagne and Baden)
Blauburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria)
Blauer Spätburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria)
Cortaillod (Switzerland)
Clevner (Switzerland)
Morillon (Burgundy)
Pinot Nero (Italy)
Spätburgunder (Germany and Austria)
Savagnin Noir (Jura)
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Another name for Sangiovese
Brunello (Montalcino)
Morellino (Maremma)
Nielluccio (Corsica)
Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano)
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Another name for Sauvignonasse
Friulano (Italy)
Sauvignon Vert (Chile)
Tocai Friulano (Friuli)
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Another name for Tempranillo
Aragonez (Alentejo in Portugal)
Cencibel (La Mancha)
Tempranilla
Tinta Roriz (Douro in Portugal)
Tinto del País (Ribera del Duero)
Tinto de Toro (Toro)
Tinto Fino
Ull de Llebre (Catalunya)
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What is Eutypa Dieback?
A disease caused by a fungal pathogen, also known as Dead Arm.
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Where is the Wahluke slope located?
Named after a Native American word for watering place, lies in south-central Washington. The area is geographically isolated, bordered by the Columbia River, Saddle Mountains, and Hanford Reach National Monument.
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What are port tongs used for?
To break off the top of port wine bottles that are too old for the cork to be pulled by a corkscrew. By applying heat followed by cold water to the neck of the bottle, the glass will cleanly break below the cork allowing the wine to be accessed without removing the cork.
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What is Saignée
A method to make rosé wine as a by-product of red wine fermentation, where a portion of the pink juice from the grape must is removed at an early stage, which is fermented separately to produce rosé.
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Name the satellites of Saint-Emilion
North of Sait-Emilion, they are Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion, Montagne-Saint-Emilion, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion and Lussac-Saint-Emilion
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Name 2 Single Malt producers of: Islay, Speyside, Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Lowland
Islay: Ardbeg, Bowmore, Cool Ila, Lagavulin, Laphroaig.
Speyside: Aberlour, Balvenie, Dalwhinnie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Macallan.
Campbeltown: Glen Scotia, Kilkerran, Longrow.
Highland: Ancnoc, Ardmore, Dalmore, Glenmorangie, North Port, Oban.
Island: Highland Park, Talisker.
Lowland: Auchentoshen, Glen Flager, Rosebank
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Name five villages of Cotes du Rhone
Saint-Andéol, Saint-Gervais, Plan de Dieu, Sablet, Nyons
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Name 2 Premier Crus of Volnay, Flagey-Echezeaux and Santenay
Taillepieds, Caillerets, No Flagey Echezeaux appellation, Beauregard, Clos des Tavannes
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What are the 3 districts of Penedes
Alt Penedès, Penedès Central, Baix Penedès
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Name 3 AVA’s of Sierra Foothills
Amador County, Nevada County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Calveras County
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Name the 5 regions of Champagne north to south
Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte de Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Côte de l’Aube
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Where would you find wines produced from Schiava and how would you describe them
Dark-skinned known as Vernatsch in Südtirol, as Trollinger in Württenberg. Mostly planted in Alto-Adige, most common is Schiava Grossa producing undistinguished wines lacking any meaningful character or concentration. Schiava Gentile produces better wines with aromatic, soft characteristics.
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Name five producers of quality Sherry
Gonzalez Byass, William & Humbert, Emilio Lustau, Valdespino, Bodegas Fundador
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Name one district of the Breede River Valley Region
BRV is the only Region located in the Western Cape GU, and contains 3 Districts: Breedekloof, Robertson, and Worcester
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Describe the regulations for production of QBA in Germany
Wines must be made entirely from grapes grown in one of the 13 anbaugebeite and have a minimum must weight set by each region for the specific grape.
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Describe the wines of the Coteaux de Tricastin
Old name for Grignan-lès-Adhémar before 2010, changed because of the association with a nearby nuclear power plant. Lighter wines than CdR due to higher elevation. Grenache and Syrah, whites include Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier. similar to Ventoux AOC.
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Where would you find the Okanagan Valley
Located in the British Columbia province of Canada, it is the second largest wine growing region in the country. Okanagan Lake and its tributaries are the main climate moderators, along with the Pacific Ocean.
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What are the permitted grape varieties for Alsace Cremant
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and Riesling. CdA Rosé may only use Pinot noir.
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Name the smallest Anabaugebiete in Germany
Sachsen, also known locally as Elbtal, following the Elbe River. Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, and Weissburgunder.
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Name the AOC’s of Calvados
AOC Calvados (southern portion or Normandy, 24 months oak aging, no distillation reqs, 35% of low yield high stems fruit); AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge (eastern portion of Normandy, 24 months oak aging, pot-still is mandatory, 45% of low yield high stem fruit); AOC Calvados Domfrontais (southern porting of Normandy, minimum 30% perry pears, 3 years oak aging, Continuous column)
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What is the Cima Corgo
It is the region of the Douro river located between Douro Superior and Baixo Corgo. The main village is Pinho, and only indigenous grapes are used, such as Arinto, Anto Vaz, Touring Nacional, Onzelinho branco, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, and Viosinho
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Desbribe the location and wine for the Cotes de Duras
Located east of Entre-deux-Mers, north of Marmande, Southwest of Bergerac, producing Bordeaux varietals. There are some Chenin Blanc, Ondenc and Mauzac also planted here.
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Name the five classifications of sherry before going to solera
Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso
148
Name the five viticultural regions of Chile from North to South with their subregions
Atacama.
Coquimbo, with Elquí, Limarí, and Choapa.
Aconcagua, with Casablanca, San Antonio, Leyda, Aconcagua Costa, and Aconcagua Valley.
Central Valley, with Maipo, Rapel, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curocó, and Maule.
Southern, with Itata, Bio Bio, and Malleco.
Austral
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What is macerations pelliculaire
Its a french term used to describe the pre-fermentation maceration of white grapes known as skin-contact.
150
Name five producers using the Stags Leap AVA
Stags Leap Wine Cellars, Clos du Val, Cliff Lede, Shafer, Chimney Rock
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Where does the sediment in old wines come from
Some sediments come from the crystallization of tartrates, pigmented tannins as phenolic polymerization, and sometimes, from the winemaking process such as seeds, stems, and skin
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What is a mash tun
It is an insulated brewing vessel with a false bottom used for brewing beer
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Name the communes in the Montagne-de-Reims from north to south.
Sillery.
Puisieulx.
Beaumont-sur-Vesle.
Verzenay.
Mailly-Champagne.
Verzy.
Louvois.
Bouzy.
Ambonnay.
Tours-sur-Marne
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What is Pigeage
The process os cap management where the cap is punched down, traditionally done by feet, in order to keep the cap from drying and extract more from the solids
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What is Remontage
French term for pumping over, a process of cap management and can be done with or without aeration.
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What is Myoage (Mutage)?
French term for fortification. Process of stopping fermentation by addition of alcohol.
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Name seven communes of Saint-Veran
Davayé, Solutré-Pouilly, Prissé, Pouilly-Fuissé, Chânes, Chasselas, Leynes, Saint-Vérand
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What wines are made in the Coteaux du Lyonnais- Where is it located
Light white (Chardonnay, Aligoté), rosé and red wines (Gamay) surrounding the city of Lyon. Considered part of Greater Burgundy.
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What is PLC- What is its purpose
The maximum allowed yield for any AOC in a given vintage is a combination of the base yield of the AOC, as modified by the plafond limité de classement (PLC), which is a percentage set for each vintage. In most vintages, the PLC allows a production around 20 per cent above the base yield.
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This ancient AC region is the eastern extension of Entre-Deux-Mers
Bergerac
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Talk about Irouléguy AOC
Growing Bordelesa Beltza (Tannat), Axeria (Cabernet Franc) and Axeria Handia (Cabernet Sauvignon), while white wines are made from Xuri Zerratia (Courbu), Izkiriota Ttipia (Petit Manseng) and Izkiriota (Gros Manseng)
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This AC share the same geography as Madiran
Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, producing sweet wines out of Petit Courbu, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu Blanc. Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh Sec produces dry white wines
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In what department would you find the Corbieres AC
Aude
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What department does Burgundy encompasses? Hint: 7
Yonne, Côte d’Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Haute-Saône, Doubs, and Jura
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What departments does Champagne encompasses?
Aube, Aisne, Marne, Haute-Marne, Seine-et-Marne
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In what department is Bordeaux?
Gironde
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In what department is the northern Rhône?
Rhône, Ardèche, Drôme, Isère
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In what department is the southern Rhône?
Gard, Vaucleuse, Bouche du Rhône
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In what department is Provence?
War
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What recently promoted AC is the western extension of Minervois
Cabardès
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Val d’Orbeau, Domain de L’Hortus, Mas Julien & Saint-Martin de la Garrigue are located in what AC
Languedoc
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The Rhone River forms part of the eastern border of this AC
Savoie
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These two southern most AC’s share the same geography
Banyuls and Collioure
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This small AC sits in the hills above Nice
Bellet
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The vin rouge from the AC must contain a minimum of 50 % Mourvedre
Bandol
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This hilltop village making high-quality rouge and rose received its own AC in 1995.
Les Baux-de-Provence
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Chateau Simone covers three quarters of the area in this AC just east of Aix-en-Provence.
Palette
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Name the largest and smallest of the Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin
Mazoyères-Chambertin is the largest at 18.58 ha, and griotte-Chambertin is the smallest at 2.69 ha
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Name three Premier Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin
Aux Cambottes, La Combe au Moine, Clos Saint-Jacques, Lavaux-Saint-Jacques, Estournelle-Saint-Jacques, Les Cazetiers
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In what year was Le Grand Rue elevated
1992
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Which is the larger of the two Grand Crus of Chambolle-Musigny
Bonnes-Mares at 15 ha, 13.5 of which is in Chambolle. Musigny has 10.86 ha
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Name two Premier Crus of Vosne Romanee
Aux Malconsorts, Au-dessus-des Malconsorts, Aux Brûlées, Clos des Réas
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From North to South, list the AOC communes comprising the Cotes du Nuits
Marsannay.
Fixin.
Gevrey-Chambertin.
Morey-Saint-Denis.
Chambolle-Musigny.
Vougeot.
Vosne-Romané.
Nuits-Saint-Georges
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Where is Perchament and what type of wine is made there
Pécharmant is a wine appellation for red wines produced in the hills to the Northeast of the market town of Bergerac out of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot (no grape may exceed 65%)
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Identify the five AC’s of Bergerac
Monbazillac AOP, Saussignac AOP, Rosette AOP, Haut-Montravel AOP, and Côtes de Montravel AOP
186
Name the classified Chateaux of Graves north to south
Bouscaut (Cadaujac)
Carbonnieux (Leognan)
Domaine de Chevalier (Leognan)
Château de Fieuzal (Leognan)
Haut-Bailly (Leognan)
Haut-Brion (Pessac)
Latour-Martillac (Martillac)
Malartic-Lagravière (Leognan)
La Mission Haut-Brion (Talence)
Olivier (Leognan)
Pape-Clément (Pessac)
Smith-Haut-Lafitte (Martillac)
La Tour-Haut-Brion (Talence)
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What year did Pessac-Leognan become an AOC
1987
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What is the cepage of Ch. Haut Brion
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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List 5 other producers of Chateauneuf du Pape besides Beaucastel and Vieux Telegraphe
Mont Redon, Chateau la Nerthe, E. Guigal, Delas Freres, Chapoutier, Chateau Pegau, Chateau Rayas
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What is the minimum % of Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Savignon combined required in Rose de Loire AC
30%
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What grape and method of harvest is used to producte Coteaux de l’Aubance
Chenin Blanc made with grapes affected with Botrytis.
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Sancerre is on the west bank or east bank of Loire River? Pouilly Fume?
Pouilly-Fumé is on the east bank of the river, near Pouilly-sur-Loire. Sancerre is on the west bank near Menetou-Salon, Reully, and Quincy.
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Name the AOCs within the Maconnais
Mâcon, Viré-Clessé, Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Saint-Véran
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Which Maconnais AOC overlaps the Beaujolais district and which Beaujolais Cru does it encompass
Saint-Verán/Saint-Amour
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What grapes are used to produce Macon-Villages
Chardonay for whites and Gamay for reds
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Name the newest Maconnais AOC
Viré-Clessé
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Name the department emcompassing the Cotes Chalonnaise
Saône-et-Loire
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Which AOC is just south of Mercurey
Givry
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Which Cotes Chalonnaise AOC produces white wines only
Bouzeron and Montagny
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What is the maximum amount of chardonnay allowed in Aligote de Bourzeron AOC
0
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Alsace lies on what latitude
48
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Name the 2 French Departments of Alsace
Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin
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What are the two varieties of Muscat found in Alsace
MBPG and M. Ottonel
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What is Klevener de Heiligenstein
Savagnin
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How many Grand Cru vineyards were established in Alsace in 1983. How many exist today
1 in 1975, 24 in 1983, 25 in 1992, and 1 in 2007, totaling 51 today
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Trimbach’s famous Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune comes from what village
Hunawihr
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What are the key differences between a Chablis Grand Crus and Petit Chablis
The higher presence of Kimmeridgian marl in the GC vineyards
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Where is La Moutonne
A monopole of Albert Bichot Long-Depaquit in the climat of Vaudesir
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What is the name of a traditional Chablis barrel and its size
Feuillette at 132L(35gal)
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Name the single village wine made from Sauvignon. What is its classification
Saint-Bris
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How many Premier Crus vineyards exist in Chablis, Name at least five.
40, Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Vaucrain, Vaillon, Montmains, Mont de Milleu
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Name the Five communes of Margaux (Hint … CLAMS)
Cantenac, Labarde, Arsac, Margaux, Soussans
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Give three AOCS that are satellites of Pommerol and St Emilion but do not have the ending of Saint-Emilion.
Lalande-de Pomerol, Canon-Fronsac, Fronsac
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What is the exact location of Blaye, explain its AOC.
Westernmost region of the right bank producing red wines with the 5 Bdx grapes
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Give the growth and commune of the following Chateau: Dauzac, La Lagune, Dufort-Vivens.
5th growth Labarde, 3rd growth Haut-Medoc, 2nd Growth Margaux
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Name the AOC’s of the following Chateau: Clarke, Hortevie, View Chateau Certan, Larmande, Labegurce
Pomerol
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What year was Graves classified, what year did the classification change
1953, 1959
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Name 7 communes of the Coteaux de Layon Villages and the which side of the river they are on.
Right Bank:
Faye d’Anjou/Faye.
Rochefort-sur-Loire/Rochefort.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon/Beaulieu.
Saint-Aubin de Luigné/Saint-Aubin.
Chaume (Premier Cru).
Left Bank:
Rablay-sur-Layon/Rablay.
Saint-Lambert du Lattay/Saint-Lambert
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Name 2 grand crus of Sauternes
Chateau Guiraud, Chateau d’Yquem
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What is Rasteau
Rasteau is a vin doux naturel wine that may be white, rosé, or red, and they are based on the three colors of Grenache: Blanc, Gris, and Noir. The communes of Rasteau, Cairanne, and Sablet are eligible for the Rasteau AOP.
221
What was the change in 1990 for Blanquette de Limoux
Muzak became a 90% mandatory component of the wine.
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What type of wine is Jurancon, where is is located
Distinctive white wines in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, from Gros and Petit Manseng. The Petit Manseng better suited to sweet passerillage wines, and Gros Manseng provides the tangy dry whites of Jurançon Sec AOP. Petit Courbu, Camaralet, and Lauzet are secondary grapes for both styles.
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What is weissherbst and where is it made
Weissherbst is a saignée rosé wine made from a single variety and of at least Qualitätswein quality from Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, Blauer Portugieser, Trollinger, and Schwarzriesling (Meunier) made in Germany
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Name 2 pruning techniques used for champagne
Only four pruning methods are permitted: Cordon de Royat, Chablis, Vallée de la Marne, and Guyot (double and simple).
225
Name four grand crus in the Montagne de Reims
Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Abbonay
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What style of wine is made in Assmannhausen
Village in the Rheingau producing Riesling and Spätburgunder
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What is the presses of Champagne called?
The vin de cuvée is the first 2,050 liters, the vin de taille the following 500 liters, the rebêche is used for distillate and constitutes 116 liters
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What is passetoutgrains
Red and rosé wines, modeled on the field blends of the past, are produced throughout the Côte d’Or and southern Burgundy as Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP. Pinot Noir and Gamay account for a minimum 30% and 15% of the blend, respectively, and the two grapes must be vinified together.
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Where is the Puget Sound
It is located along the northwestern coast of the U.S. state of Washington near Seattle.
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What AVAs are shared by Oregon and WA
Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla
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What is the only hybrid allowed in Canada
Vidal Blanc
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What is Boberg
Until 2019, an additional region, Boberg, was permitted for fortified wines from Franschhoek, Paarl, Wellington, and Tulbagh, but it was repealed in 2019.
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Where is Suhindol
Region in the north of Bulgaria
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Where is Mavrodaphne made
Patras
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Where is Prosecco made
Veneto
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Where is Concha Y Toro made
Central Valley of Chile
237
What is the oechsle for SGN Gerwurztraminer
117 ºOechslechsle
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Name the two grapes disallowed in Cremant d’Alsace
Muscat and Gewurztraminer
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What is Vin Jaune and where is it produced.
It is a special and characteristic type of white wine made in the Jura region in eastern France. It is similar to dry fino Sherry and gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast, known as the voile, on the wine's surface. Vin jaune shares many similarities with Sherry, including some aromas, but unlike Sherry, it is not a fortified wine. The wine is made from the Savagnin grape, with some of the most premium examples coming from the marl based vineyards in the Château-Chalon AOC.
240
Name four regions on the south island of New Zealand
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Central Otago
241
Where is Christchurch
Canterburry
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What is Oude Libertas
Oude Libertas is an amphitheatre in the Stellenbosch winelands
243
What are the regions of Ribatejo
DoTejo DOP (formerly Ribatejo) encompasses six subregions: Coruche, Chamusca, Cartaxo, Santarém, Tomar, and Almeirim
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What are the sub-zones of the Duoro
Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior
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What is Mirabelle
A small, yellow fruit from the plum family grown widely in Alsace
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Where is Ramisco grown
Ramisco is a red grape grown in the Colares DOP in Lisboa.
247
What river is the Cotes de Roannaises on and what grape is used in it.
Located near the Loire River in the center of France, producing only red and rosé out of Gamay
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Name the red grape of Reuilly
Exclusively Pinot Noir
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Where is Loupiac exactly
South of Cadillac on the right back of the Garonne, producing sweet white wines
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Where is the Gros Plant de Pays Nantais
South of the city of Nantes, in the western portion of the Loire Valley
251
Talk about Pouilly-Fuisse
Pouilly-Fuissé includes the wines of four communes—Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson, and Chaintré—with vineyards rising up the slopes below the Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson, two large limestone escarpments that define the landscape of the southern Mâconnais. The appellation was one of the first white French wines to become a staple on sophisticated tables in midcentury America, and it is the most highly regarded area for winegrowing in the Mâconnais.
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What is the size of a gonci and a putton
Gonci is a Hungarian barrel holding 136L(36gal) used for the production of Tokaij and named after the town in which they were traditionally made. Puttonyos is the name of the bucket of aszu paste added to the wines
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What is the size of a traditional burgundy barrel and what is it called
Called a pièce and fits 228L(60gal) Chablis uses the feuillete 132L(35gal) and some domaines in the cote d’Or use the quartaut 57L(15gal)
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What is Coulure
A french term commonly used to describe poor fruit set in vines caused by excessive shedding of ovaries and young berries, during or soon after flowering.
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What is the law governing NV champagne
Wines must be aged for at least 15 months, 12 of which must be on lees.
256
What are the regions of SE Australia
New South Wales, Victoria
257
What is the northernmost region in Germany
Sachsen, also known locally as Elbtal, following the Elbe River producing Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, and Weissburgunder.
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What is Flurbereinigung
A redistribution of vineyards in Germany that sook to consolidate many small parcels of land broken up by inheritance laws as in France. During this land replanning, many vineyards were uprooted and redesigned throughout the country to be more precise and efficient.
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Name the rivers these villages are located on: Assmunhausen, Trittenheim, Saale-Unstrut.
Rhine, Moselle, Saale
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What is the northernmost region in SA
Olifants River
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What year did the Wine of Origin begin in SA
1973
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What is the most widely planted varietal in SA
Steen, or Chenin Blanc
263
Name five regions of Victoria
Yarra Valley, Bendigo, Rutherglen, Pyrenees, Upper Goulburn
264
What is the name of the first estate used for Grange Hermitage
Clarendon Vineyard
265
Where is Kumeu River made
Auckland
266
What is Amaretto made from
Almonds and apricot
267
Name 3 Premier crus of Savigny-les-Beaunes
Les Lavières, La Dominode, Aux Serpentières
268
List 5 producers of quality Rioja
CVNE, Bodegas Muga, Marqués de Cáceres, Marqués de Murieta, La Rioja Alta SA,
269
What is Cour Cheverny and what region is it in
Cour-Cheverny AOP is on the eastern edge of Touraine. The local Romorantin grape is bottled varietally as Cour-Cheverny, made in both dry and of-dry styles.
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Name the primary and secondary towns of Rioja
Haro and LaGuardia
271
Name the three soils in Sherry
Albariza, Barro, and Arena
272
Name the regions of Armagnac
Haut Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, and Armagnac-Ténarèze
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What two regions combine to make Fine Champagne
If a Cognac is a blend of a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne and the remainder from Petite Champagne, then the Cognac is eligible for the label Fine Champagne.
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Name the grand crus in the Cote de Blanc
Chouilly, Oiry, Cramant, Avize, Oger, Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger
275
What is the max allowed quantity in the first pressing of champagne
2050L
276
Name the DO’s of the Algarve
Algarve is the southernmost IGP on the Portuguese mainland. It contains four DOP zones—Lagos, Lagoa, Portimão, and Tavira—each dominated by a co-operative. Traditional grape varieties in the region include Castelão and Tinta Negra Mole for red wines, and Arinto and Síria for white wines.
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Where exactly is the Slopes of Meliton
In the region of Macedonia, around Mount Meliton.
278
Name three grapes allowed in Tokaji
Furmint, Harslevelu, Sargamuskutaly, Oremus, Kabar, Koverszolo
279
Name the AVAs of Mendocino west to east
Mendocino Ridge,
Anderson Valley,
Yorkville Highlands,
Eagle Peak Mendocino County,
Mendocino,
Cole Ranch,
Redwood Valley,
Potter Valley,
McDowell Valley,
Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
280
Name three wineries from Lake County
Beaver Creek Winery, Diamond Ridge Vineyards, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, Stonehouse Cellars, Wildhurst Vineyards
281
What is Colheita, how does it differ from an aged Tawny
Portuguese word meaning harvest, or vintage. It also signifies the style of port and madeira from a single year aged in wood for at least 7 years for port and 5 years for madeira
282
What is IPT
This is the french measurement of total phenolics, including tannins and anthocyanin. Indice de Poliphénols Totaux.
283
Where is Chalone made
Chalone can refer to a small AVA in Monterey County, east of Salinas Valley; and the oldest producing winery in Monterey County
284
Name the beriechs of the Nahe
Nahetal
285
What are the regions of the central valley.
In California it includes Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Clarksburg, Lodi. In Chile it includes Maipo, Rapel (further split between Cachapoal and Colchagua), Curicó, and Maule
286
What is malting?
It is the process of transforming starchy carbohydrates into fermentable sugars.
287
Where is the Columbia Gorge
In the border between Oregon and Washington. It is the only AVA outside Columbia Valley that is split between the two states.
288
What is the grape used for Maury
Grenache with support from Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Syrah
289
What is Arneis
A white grape from the Piedmont often used to soften Nebbiolo and also called Barolo Bianco. Used in the production of Roero Bianco and Spumante DOCG
290
What is Carmignano, Where is it made
Red wine from Tuscany made with a minimum of 50% Sangiovese, and the remainder with CS, CF, and Canaiolo Nero. Normal must be aged for 2 years with a minimum of 8 months in barrel. reserve must age for 3 years with a minimum of 12 months in barrel, on the Feast of Saint-Michael (Sep 29th). Barrels can be oak or chestnut.
291
What style of wine is made in Quincy
Dry white wines from SB near Menetou-Salon
292
Name the departments of the Lanquedoc-Roussillon
Aude, Hérault, Gard
293
What region are these producers located: Rayne-Vingneau, Millet, Trotanoy
Sauternes, Cote de Gascogne, Pomerol
294
Where is Lagavulin located
Islay
295
Where is Cornas located, exactly
Located in the northern Rhône, south of Saint-Joseph, and north of Saint-Péray
296
What is Edelzwicer
A white blend made in Alsace with no regulations
297
What is the difference between Kabinetts in Germany and Austria
Austria no longer designates their wines as Kabinett, opting instead for the term Classic. Formerly, the wines tended to have a maximum alcohol of 13%, and must weight of 84 ºOechsle. German Kabinett has must weight of 67-82 ºOechsle, and alcohol of 7-8%.
298
What is the Bordeaux Mixture
The term Bouillie Bordelaise refers to the mixture of lime, copper sulfate, and water, used to control the pressure from fungal and bacterial diseases such as Downy Mildew. It is one of the few preparations allowed in organic and biodynamic farming.
299
What is Eutypiose
The french name for Eutypa Dieback, one of the fungal diseases included in the trunk disease complex.
300
What are the grapes used for Orvieto
A clean, light white wine produced from at least 60% Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico). Wines can be secco, abboccato, amabile, vendemmia tardiva and muffa nobile. Wines from the classico zone surrounding the medieval city itself can show mineral intensity and depth.
301
What is the synonym for Chasselas in Switzerland
In Vaud it can be known by Dorin, Dézaly and Calamin, and in Valais it can be called Fendant, and in Geneva it is called Perlan.
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What does NM stand for on a bottle of Champange
Négociant-Manipulant - these merchants or houses harvest or buy grapes, must, or base wines which they then process in their own cellars. Moët-et-Chandon, Taittinger, Veuve
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What does RM stand for on a bottle of Champange
Récoltant-Manipulant - this winegrower makes their own champagne in their own cellars from their own grapes. Michel Gonet, Robert Moncuit, Pierre Paillard
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What does CM stand for on a bottle of Champange
Coopérative de manipulation - wine cooperative which makes and matures Champaign in its on sellers from its member's grapes.
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What does RC stand for on a bottle of Champange
Récoltant-coopérateur - this wine grower is a member of a cooperative, and sells the wine made by the co-op to their own customers
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What does SR stand for on a bottle of Champange
Société de récoltant - an organization of independent wine growers which makes and bottles champagne from the harvest of its members
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What does ND stand for on a bottle of Champange
Négociant-distributeur - wine merchant or Company which buys champagne which has already been bottled and then provides the label
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What does R stand for on a bottle of Champange
Récoltant - this wine grower allows their grapes to be made into wine by a NC and receives back the champagne in bottles
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What does MA stand for on a bottle of Champange
Marque-Auxiliere - additional brand. This is the reseller's on brand shown on the label
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Where is Bouzeron
The northern most AOC within the Côte-Chalonnaise producing wines entirely out of Aligoté
311
Where is Setubal and what kind of wines are produced there
A port on the Sado estuary, south of Lisboa, also the name of a fortified wine DOP made predominantly from Moscatel.
312
Name four groups/wines of Madeira
Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey
313
What is Jalle du Breuil
Drainage channels helping prevent the Médoc from reverting to swampland
314
Name two Mexican regions
Valle de Guadalupe, Valle de Grulla, Vale de Santo Tomás, Valle de Ojos Negros, and Tecate. All in Baja California
315
Name the grape varietal and region for Santa Maddalena DOC
Schiava Grosso or Gentille in Alto-Adige/Südtirol
316
Where is Saint-Macarie
Entre-deux-Mers
317
Name the villages that comprise the Cote de Nuits-Villages
Fixin, Brochon, Premeaux, Comblanchien, Corgoloin.
318
Name two sub regions of the Oltrepo Pavese
Alessandria, Genova e Piacenza
319
Name the DOCs of Liguria
Colli di Luni: White: Vermentino, Albarola, and Trebbiano. Red: Sangiovese+. Riviera Ligure di Ponente: White: Moscato, Pigato. Red: Rossese
320
What is dornfelder
A german red grape made by crossing Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe that produces deep colored wines with good acidity
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What are the three towns comprising the Sherry Triangle
Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jeréz de la Frontera, Puerto de Santa Maria, all within Andalucía
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What is doble pasta
Created when red wines are macerated and fermented with twice the normal amount of grape skins and pulp, resulting in a wine of intense concentration, tannin and color.
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DOC’s of Molise
Tintilia del Molise, Biferno (Trebbiano, Montepulciano), Molise (various whites, Montepulciano), and Pentro di Isernia (Falangina, Montepulciano)
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What is Reichensteiner
White German grape made from the crossing of Müller-Thurgau x (Madeleine Angevine x Calabreser Fröhlich)
325
Name 3 Altemberg Grand Crus from Alsace
Altenberg de Bergheim, Altenberg de Bergbieten, Altenberg de Wolxheim
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What is Cotnari
Very popular botrytis affected sweet white wine produced in the wild, hilly countryside in the North Romanian Moldova Hills. Similar to Tokaij
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Name the varietal producing red and off dry white from Eger
Major wines produced are from Kadarka, Kekfrankos and Olaszrizling
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What is Ripasso
The process of fermenting new wine with the pomace of a previous batch of Amarone.
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Name the AOC’s of Jura
Côtes du Jura, Crémant du Jura, Macvin du Jura, Arbois, L’Etoile, Chateau-Chalon
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Name the Grosslagen for Ruwer
Grosslagenfrei, Römerlay
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Grosslagen for the whole of Saar
Scharzberg
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Grosslagen of Obermosel
Gipfel, Königsberg
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Grosslagen of Moseltor
Schloss Bübingen
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Grosslagen of Bernkastel
Vom heissen Stein, Schwarzlay, Nacktarsch, Münzlay, Kurfürstenlay, Michelsberg, Saint-Michael, Badstube, Propstberg, Römerlay
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What is the EU name for Downy Mildew?
Peronospora
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What is the EU name for Powdery Mildew?
Oidium
337
Name the AVA’s of WA
Puget Sound.
Columbia Valley.
Lake Chelan.
Rocky Reach.
Ancient Lakes.
Royal Slope.
Wahluke Slope.
Naches Heights.
White Bluffs.
Rattlesnake Hills.
Yakima Valley.
Snipes Mountain.
Red Mountain.
Goose Gap.
Candy Mountain.
Horse Heaven Hills.
Walla Walla Valley.
Columbia Gorge.
The Burn
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Name the dry white appellations for Bergerac
Bergerac, Côtes de Bergerac, Pécharment
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Name the AVA’s of Long Island
North Fork of Long Island; The Hamptons, Long Island
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Name the villages of the Cotes du Rhone Village north to south. Hint: 22 (RSSVNVSSPRSRVSMSPSCLSG)
Rousset-les-Vignes.
Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes.
Saint-Andéol.
Valréas.
Nyons.
Visan.
Saint-Maurice.
Suze-la-Rousse.
Puyméras.
Rochegude.
Saint-Cécile.
Roaix.
Vaison-la-Romaine.
Séguret.
Massif d’Uchaux.
Saint-Gervais.
Plan de Dieu.
Sablet.
Chusclan.
Laudun.
Signargues.
Gadagne.
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Wine villages of Ruwer
Eitelsbach, Mertesdorf
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Trellissing system used in Jurancon
Cordon de Royat
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Champagne Grand Crus elevated in 1985
Verzy, Oger, Oiry
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What is Smaragd
Stylistic category created in the late 1980 Named after the lizards often found on stones throughout the region, replaced Spätlese. From the warmest and best sites and tend to be long lived, powerful, and concentrated. May show signs of botrytis. Minimum of 12.5% ABV, minimum must weight of 18.2 ºKMW, many can achieve over 14% alcohol in warm years.
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Name the Cote de Beaune Premier Cru Monopoles
Clos de la Mousse (Bouchard).
Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus (Bouchard).
Clos des Ursule (Jadot).
Clos de l’Écu (Faiveley).
Les Fèves (Chanson).
Clos Saint-Landry (Bouchard)
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Grape Varietal of Naoussa
Xinomavro
347
Name the growing region east of Auckland
Waikato
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Name the GIs of New Zealand from North to South. Hint: North American Women Boasts Great Hunger When Nobody Makes Carrot Cake
Northland.
Auckland.
Waikato.
Bay of Plenty.
Gisborne.
Hawke’s Bay.
Wairarapa.
Nelson.
Marlborough.
Canterbury.
Central Otago
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Name three Premier crus of Pommard
Rugiens Bas, Les Epenots, Rugiens, Clos des Epenots (Comte Armand), Les Pézerolles
350
Grape varietal of Corsica
Nielluccio, Sciacarello, Vermentino
351
Name two Texas Wineries
Val Verde, William Chris Vineyards, Spicewood Vineyards, Lone Star Wine Cellars.
352
Name three Greek regions where Retsina TA is made
Gialtra.
Evia.
Karystos.
Viotia.
Thebes.
Halkida.
Megara.
Attica.
Pallini.
Pikermi.
Spata.
Mesogia.
Markopoulos.
Peania.
Koropi.
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What is Fondillon
Fondillón is a special style of wine produced in the Alicante D.O. in Spain. Fondillón is a red wine produced in an oxidised (rancio) style from overripe Monastrell grapes, and is typically semi-sweet. Its alcohol level is similar to many fortified wines, although Fondillón is not fortified.
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What is Saint-Raphael
French Aperitif made with Quinquina
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What is a Horse’s Neck
American cocktail made with Cognac and Ginger Ale with bitters, garnished with a lemon peel swirl and served in a collins glass
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What is an Orange Blossom
American cocktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and orange juice.
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What is a Cordial Medoc
French brandy-based liqueur from the Médoc region. In addition to the brandy, a variety of fruit, spice and sugars were added.
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What is Cynar
Cynar is an Italian bitter apéritif of the amaro variety. It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant among which is the artichoke, from which the drink derives its name.
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What is Glayva
Scotch liqueur made from a blend of aged Scotch whiskies, a selected range of spices, Mediterranean tangerines, cinnamon, almonds and honey. It has a deep golden colour and a distinctive flavor.
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What is a Parfait Amour
Parfait Amour is a liqueur with a characteristic bluish violet color and floral aromas intensified by notes of citrus fruits and spices, which differentiate it from violet liqueur.
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What is Suze
A french bittersweet bitter made with gentian root
362
Name four Single Quinta Ports
Quinta do Noval, Quinta do Vesuvio, Quinta do Bonfim, Quinta da Cavadinha, Quinta São Luiz, Quinta dos Canais
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What is the meaning of Engarrafado
Bottled, generally referring to a négociant who bottles someone else’s wines.
364
Name a chateau of Listrac
chateau Fourcas-Hosten, Chateau Lalande, Chateau Lafon
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What is the difference between an Americano and a Negroni
A Negroni is made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. An Americano does not have gin and takes a splash of water instead.
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What is a Fior d’Alpe
A sweet liqueur made from flowers and herbs grown on the slopes of the alps.
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Name the communes of Barbaresco
Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Seno d'Elvio
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What is Autolysis
The natural process by which yeast breaks down its own proteins to simpler compounds
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What is Prise de Mousse
The secondary fermentation of the traditional method of producing sparkling wine.
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What is Poignetage
Piquetage, act of shaking champagne bottles to mix the wine with the liqueur d’expédition. After comes mirage, an inspection to check the wine’s limpidity. The bottle is then replaced in the pallet and returned to rest in the cellar for a further 2-6 months before labeling habillage.
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What is Picolit
A white Italian wine grape grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The grape is allowed in the DOCG wines of Colli Orientali del Friuli and is most commonly associated with sweet dessert wines often made in the passito style.
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Name two villages that may append their name to Cotes de Roussillon-Village
Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres
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What is Seyssel
AOP to the north of Lake Bourget and provides dry and off-dry still and mousseux wines. Still wines are typically 100% Altesse, although varietally labelled Molette is also permitted. The sparkling wines are a minimum 10% Altesse, along with Molette and Chasselas.
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What is Crepy
A cru located along the southern shores of Lake Geneva mandating a minimum 80% Chasselas.
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What was the first DOCG in Italy
Brunello di Montalcino, decreed in 1980 along with Vino Nobile di Monteepulciano. Barolo and Barbaresco were soon to follow
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Grapes of Jura
2 Whites: Savagnin (locally Naturé), Chandonnay. 3 Reds: Poulsard, Pinot Noir, Trousseau (Bastardo)
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Two rivers which confluence to produce botrytis in Sauternes
Ciron and Garonne
378
Six AVA’s of New York State
Hudson River Valley, Long Island, The Hamptons, North Fork, Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake
379
Eight Communes of Chianti Classico
Siena:
Castellina in Chianti.
Radda in Chianti.
Gaiole in Chianti.
Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Poggibonsi.
Firenze:
Greve in Chianti.
San Casciano Val di Pesa.
Barberino Tavarnelle
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Five Communes of Barolo
Barolo.
Castiglione Falletto.
Serralunga d’Alba.
Monforte d’Alba.
La Morra.
Diano d’Alba.
Novello.
Verduno.
Grinzane Cavour.
Cherasco.
Roddi
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Largest AC in Lanquedoc Rousillon
Corbières
382
What is a Clavelin used for
Used for the Vin Jaune of the Jura and holds 620mL
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Name the five communes of Sauternes north to south
Barsac, Pregnac, Bommes, Fargues, Sauternes
384
What is a bonne chauffe
The Second distillation of Cognac. One of the regulations prescribe that the eau-de-vie has to be distilled twice. The first distillation (la premier chauffe) turns the wine into a brouillis, a product of roughly 30% alcohol. In the second distillation (la bonne chauffe) this brouillis is converted into eau-de-vie of just about 70%. The product is a clear, transparent liquid with a flavour of vine blossom and grapes.
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What is Dunder
Dunder is the fluid or lees that remains in a tank after cane juice is distilled in the production of rum. It is used in the fermentation of this spirit and is a crucial component of rum`s classic flavors, containing chemical compounds such as esters that are key elements of taste.
386
Name the Rivers on Fronsac’s Borders
Its Borders are drawn by the Dordogne and Isle Rivers
387
Name the AVA’s of San Joaquin Valley north to south
Lodi, Borden Ranch, Jahant, Clements Hills, Mokelume River, Tracy Hills, River Junction
388
Name the AVA’s of South Central Coast
San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria Valley, Alisos Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Rita Rills, Ballard Canyon, Los Olivos, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
389
Aging Requirements for Rioja Reserva
Wines must age for a minimum of 3 years, with at least one of them in oak barrels
390
Four zones of Lambrusco
Sorbara, Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Salamino di Santa Croce, Mantovano
391
Six zones for Fruili-Venezia Guilia
Annia, Aquileia, Colli Orientali, Grave, Isonzo, Latisana
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AC’s of the Savoie
Vin de Savoie, Cremate de Savoie
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Wine villages of the Pfalz north to south
Dirmstein, Grünstadt, Laumersheim, Grosskarlbach, Kirchheim, Weisenheim, Kallstadt, Ungstein, Bad Dürkheim, Wachenheim, Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg, Gimmeldingen, Mussbach, Haardt, Neustadt, Duttweiler, Hainfeld, Burrweiler, Gleisweiler, Essingen, Siebeldingen, Birkweiler, Klingenmünster, Schweigen
394
What wines are produced in Arbois
Blanc, Rouge, Rosé, Vin de Paille, and Vin Jaune
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Grapes in Franciacorta DOCG
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat
396
DOC’s of Latium
Orvieto, Frascati, Marino, Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone, Castelli Romani. Frascati Superiore is a DOCG
397
River in Sachsen
Elbe
398
Famous soil type in Saale-Unstrut & Franconia
Muschelkalk, a red colored sandstone
399
DOC’s in Apulia
Brindisi, Castel del Monte, Copertino, Leverano, Primitivo di Manduria, Salice Salentino, San Severo, Castel del Monte Bombino and Riserva are DOCGs
400
What is Viti
It is the certification a bottle receives in Ticino when it passes a tasting panel and must be made with 100% Merlot.
401
What is Oeil de Perdrix
A blush wine from Switzerland made with Pinot Noir and/or Gamay in the Trois Lacs Canton, Around Neuchatel.
402
Name the sub districts of Valtellina
Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, and Maroggia
403
Minimum single vineyard % for Austria
100% of grapes for Riedenwein must come from one Ried
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Major grape varietal for Rueda
Verdejo
405
Name four cockatils using Angostura Bitters
Pisco Sour, Old Fashioned, Horse’s Neck, Manhattan
406
Name three Premier crus for Volnay
Taillepieds, Les Caillerets, Clos des Chênes, Clos de Duc, Champans
407
AVA’s of New Mexico
Mesilla Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley, Mimbres Valley
408
What is Ratafia
An vin de liqueur from champagne, made with passerillage
409
AVA’s of Arizona
Sonoita, Verde Valley, Willcox
410
White grapes used in Chateauneuf du Pape
Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Clairette, Picardin
411
Name all CdP grapes without variations
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Piquepoul, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vaccarèse, Teret Noir, Muscardin, Picardin, Counoise
412
Name the five districts of Navarra
Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Baja Montaña, Tierra Estella, Valdizarbe
413
Chinon is on what river
Located on the Vienne River
414
White grapes used in Port
The Most popular grapes used for this wine is Esgana Cão and Malvasia Fina.
415
Two AC’s of Corsica
Corse/Vin de Corse, Muscat du Cap Corse, Patrimonio, Ajaccio
416
Brazil’s largest wine producing area
Serra Gaúcha, in Rio Grande do Sul
417
What is Breton
How Cabernet Franc is known in the Loire Valley
418
What is Cot
Synonym for Malbec in the Loire Valley
419
What is a Piece
228L barrel in Burgundy
420
Name AVA’s in Sonoma ending in Valley
Russian River Valley, Knights Valley, Alexander valley, Green Valley, Sonoma Valley, Bennet Valley, Dry Creek Valley,
421
Where is Wurzburg
Franken
422
Scientific name for Phylloxera
Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
423
Name the 10 Cru Beaujolais from North to South
Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly
424
DOCG of Umbria
Montefalco Sagrantino, Torgiano Rosso Riserva
425
Southern most grape growing region in Argentina
Patagonia
426
Declared Port vintages from 1981-1994
1982, 83, 85, 87, 91, 92, 94
427
Name 3 Sauternes producers
Chateau d’Yquem, Chateau Guiraud, Chateau Filhot
428
Name 3 Barsac producers
Chateau Coutet, Chateau Climens, Chateau de Myrat
429
Name four aperitifs other than cocktails, sparkling or still wine
Campari, Nonino Amaro, Cynar, Vermouth, Fernet
430
Name the distillate stages for Cognac
La premier chauffe, la bonne chauffe
431
What are the four components fo Sake
Rice, water, Koji kin, and yeast
432
Grapes for Frascatti
Malvasia di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio, Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Greco Bianco, Trebbiano Toscano, and/or Trebbiano
433
Name the grapes for Bairrada
Alfrocheiro, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Baga for reds and Arinto (Pedernã), Bical, Cercial for whites
434
Describe the viticulture practice of Colares
Red or white. The sandy soils provided a bulwark against phylloxera, vines of the region were traditionally planted in trenches to protect them from the salty marine winds. Produced with ungrafted Ramisco and Malvasia vines. A second, harder soil type, chão rija, is located further inland and Castelão is more frequently planted there.
435
What grape is used to produce Clairette de Die
If made using the traditional method, the grape is Clairette. If made using the methode ancéstral the grape is Muscat Blanc à Petit Grain with Clairette as an auxiliary
436
What is the difference between an Ale and a Lager?
Ales: top-fermenting yeast, warm temperatures (60˚–70˚F). Lagers: bottom-fermenting yeast, cold temperatures (35˚–50˚F).
Wort destined for lager is cooled to a lower temperature, different yeasts for each. Top-fermenting yeast result in fruity and richly flavored beers. Bottom-fermenting yeast results in a more delicate, cleaner beer.
437
Name the weinbaugebiete of Austria
Niederostereich, Wien, Burgenland, Steiermark, and Bergland to the far west
438
Where is the King Valley
King Valley is in the Northeast section of Victoria in Australia
439
Where is Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley is the birthplace of Australian wine in the Northeast portion of New South Wales, South of New England Australia and east of Mudgee.
440
What are feints
A carbonic, co-fermented wine from Mendocino made by Ruth Lewandowski using Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Arneis
441
Name the declared Champagne vintageas from 1980-1995
1982, 83, 86, 89, 90, 95
442
What is deblocage?
French term for the release of older vintages of base wine for use in assemblage.
443
Name the top red wine vineyard of the Rheingau
Höllenberg
444
What are the 3 rose wine specialties of Germany
Schillerwein in Württemberg, Weissherbst indicating a QbA made with one variety, Rosé Sekt
445
What is Advocaat
Advocaat or advocatenborrel is a traditional Dutch alcoholic beverage made from eggs, sugar, and brandy. The rich and creamy drink has a smooth, custard-like consistency. The typical alcohol content is generally between 14% and 20% ABV
446
What is the ageing for LBV
Wines are aged in cask for at least four years and bottled before December 31 of the sixth year after harveSaint-Wines additionally aged for 3 years in bottle may carry the designation Envelhicido em garrafa, or bottle-matured.
447
Name 2 village level monopoles in Burgundy
Clos Marey-Monge - Chateau de Pommard, Clos de la Fontaine - Anne F. Gros, Clos de la Chaume Gaufriot - Antonin Guyot, Clos des Ursulines - Albert Bichot
448
Name the white wine regions of the Northern Rhone Valley
Condrieu, Chateau-Grillet, Saint-Peray
449
Name the Mt. Range running through Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas
Mont Ventoux
450
Maximum amount of Grenache allowed in Gigondas
Grenache must comprise a minimum of 50% of the red blends and not exceed 85%. Syrah and Mourvèdre must be used at a minimum of 15%
451
Rasteau can originate from which three villages for fortified wines
Cairanne, Rasteau, Sablet
452
What is the minimum alcohol for Beaumes de Venise
12.5%
453
What is an Almacenista?
Literally warehousekeeper or wholesaler. Usually small family businesses buying or making young base wines and maturing them in soleras for several years. Once semi-mature, they are sold on to larger houses where they are blended into commercialized products or incorporated into other, larger soleras for further maturation. Quite anonymous, consumer rarely knows an almacenista was involved
454
What is produced in Samos
Sweet wines from the Muscat Blanc a petit Grain. Both VDN and still
455
Months for aging vintage Champagne
36 months from the date of tirage
456
Name an estate on the Saar Village of Mosel
Markus Molitor, Saint-Urbans-Hof, Egon Muller
457
What is Floc de Gascogne
Vin de Liqueur from Armagnac made by fortifying wine with Armagnac made in house.
458
Where are the Balaton Vineyards? Hint: 6
Around lake Balaton in Hungary. The subregions are Balatonboglar, Balatonfured-Csopak, Balaton-Felvidek, Badacsony, Nagy-Somlo, and Zala
459
What are the grapes of Saint-Peray
Marsanne and Roussanne
460
Where are Clos de Ormes, Amoreuses, and Clos de Ducs
Premier crus in the villages of More-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and a Monopole in Volnay
461
What are the major grapes red and white of Valdepenas
A subregion of Castilla-La Mancha producing Airén, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Verdejo for whites and Cencibel (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah for reds
462
What does Vermouth take its name from
The name vermouth is the French pronunciation of the German word Wermut for wormwood that has been used as an ingredient in the drink over its history.
463
Where would you find Vinho Rosado
The Portuguese name for rosé
464
Name the 5 general wine growing areas of CA
North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast, Central Valley, Sierra Foothills.
465
What counties make up the North Coast
Mendocino, Lake, Napa, Sonoma,
466
Name the areas of Vinho Verde
Monção e Melgaço, Lima, Cávado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baião, Paiva
467
What is Espumoso
Spanish and Portuguese word for sparkling wine
468
What does Rioja Joven mean
Designation used for wines aged less than three months
469
Name a DOC from the Marches
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (riserva is DOCG, Rosso Piceno, Falerio, Offida is a DOCG
470
Name a DOC made from the original Zinfandel grape
Primitivo di Manduria
471
Alentejo DO produces mainly red wines What are the districts.
Évora, Borba, Moura, Granja-Amareleja, Reguengos, Redondo, Vidigueira, Portalegre
472
What Australia Region was created to allow blending across states
Southeastern Australia
473
What is the highest classification of wine quality in Bulgaria called.
Special Selection, Aged for a minimum of 2 years in barrel
474
What areas of England have the majority of vineyards
The majority of the country’s vineyards is located in the southern counties. Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, South West.
475
Where is Domaine Porto Carras
Domaine Porto Carras is one of the most influential Greek wineries of the last 50 years. Originally conceived by the viticulture department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and assisted by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Porto Carras winery was built in 1970 on the limestone soils of the Slopes Meliton PDO in Macedonia, northern Greece.
476
What river lends a moderating influence to the vineyards of Barbaresco
Tanaro River
477
Define Chiaretto
Rosé made from Corvina and Rondinella in Bardolino
478
Name the DOC designations for Prosecco
Provincia di Treviso, Treviso, Trieste
479
What are the minimum standards for Soave Classico Superiore
12% minimum Alcohol, Not released prior to April 1st after harvest, 70% Garganega, Minimum planting density of 4000 vines/ha
480
What is the name of Barolo’s famous soils and why is it called that
Tortonian soil, name after the city of Tortona in the east of Piedmont
481
What designation is Gaia Gaja now using for her famous single vineyard wines and why
The 2013 vintage of Costa Russi, Sorì Tildin and Sorì San Lorenzo crus heralds the news that Gaia Gaja is now in charge of the eponymous family estate. Her first meaningful step is to bring these celebrated wines back into the Barbaresco appellation (Barbaresco DOP – equivalent to DOCG under new EU rules). Gaja single vineyard Barbaresco sits amongst the first and the finest of Piedmontese, and indeed Italian, single vineyard wines.
482
Name three crus of Barolo
On Tortonian Soils: Marcenasco, Cannubi, La Serra, Le Rocche, Santa Maria. On Helvetian Soils: Bricco Fiasco, Vigna Rionda, Ornato, Bussia
483
What large DOC region bordering Lombardia produces dry whites from Erbaluce and reds from a blend of Uva Rara, Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Croatina
Colline Novaresi
484
Name The three Valpolicella Classico Valleys
Fumane, Negrare, and Marano.
485
Valpolicella must be made with at least 80% Corvina. What other grapes can be used in the final blend.
Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
486
Name the three bodies of water that influence the Veneto Region.
Adriatic Sea, Lake Garda, and Piave River
487
Mount Grappa is located in what regions and DOC
Located in the Veneto between Breganze and Colli Asolani
488
Name the three autonomous provinces in Northern Italy
Valle d’Aosta, Trentino-Anto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
489
Define Pergola
A form of overhead vine training where the canopy can be horizontal. Tendone
490
Alto Adige produces the fine velvety style Scuro and Dunkel from what Grape variety.
Lagrein
491
Name the four sub varieties of Schiava
Grossa, Gentile (Piccola), Grigia, Nera (Lombarda). Vernatsch in Südtirol and Trollinger in Austria
492
Name the village where gewürztraminer originated
Tramin
493
What DOC encompasses all of Trentino and Alto Adige
delle Venezie
494
Define Brixner
A DOC designation for Valle Isarco subzone in Südtirol. Growers with vineyards within Bressanone, Naz-Sciaves, and Varna may use this indication on labels. White wines must contain a min. 85% of the stated variety.
Kerner, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sylvaner, Traminer Aromatico (Gewürztraminer), Veltliner (Grüner Veltliner). reds include Schiava, Portoghese (Portugieser), Lagrein and Pinot Nero.
495
The winery Santa Margherita comes from which DOC
Alto Adige
496
Which DOC in the FVG procues the largest volume of wines
Friuli DOC
497
What is Schioppettino
Red Italian grape in FVG region. Originated between Prepotto and the Slovenian border, dating to 1282. Colli Orientali features the varietal red wine Schioppettino di Prepotto. The wines are medium bodied, with high acidity and a rotundone character, offering refined flavors of black fruits and pepper. It nearly disappeared in the 1970s, brought back by Dina and Paolo Rapuzzi, who planted Schioppettino even though it was not an officially recognized grape variety.
498
The DOC’s Colli Oriental and Collio can credit their soils to which four rivers.
Judrio, Isonzo, Torre, Soca
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What is the % to define a true Perry
Min 40% white pear trees and non-white pears to a maximum of 25%
500
What is Ughetta
Another name for Vespolina in Lombardia
