3 Flashcards
Which region of Austria utilizes a unique naming system for its wines?
Burgenland
The unique naming system in Burgenland is known for its quality designations.
The letters RM on a bottle of Champagne indicate what?
Récoltant-Manipulant
This means the grower is also the producer of the Champagne.
Arrange these Prädikats in order from lowest to highest must weight: Eiswein, Kabinett, Trockenbeerenauslese and Spätlese.
Kabinett, Spätlese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese
This order reflects the increasing sugar content and ripeness of the grapes.
Constantia is historically famous for wines from what varietal?
Muscat
Constantia is known for its sweet Muscat wines, particularly from the 18th century.
Name two AOCs of the Entre-Deux-Mers other than Entre-Deux-Mers.
Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur
These AOCs are located within the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux.
Name one synonym for Nebbiolo. Name one for Sangiovese.
Nebbiolo: Spanna; Sangiovese: Brunello
These synonyms are used in various Italian wine regions.
Name three red and three white varietals permitted for Rioja.
Red: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano; White: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca
Rioja has a diverse range of permitted varietals for both red and white wines.
The Rapel Valley sits within which larger region?
Central Valley
The Rapel Valley is a sub-region of Chile’s Central Valley.
This village of the Côte Chalonnaise relies on Aligoté instead of Chardonnay.
Bouzeron
Bouzeron is known for producing Aligoté wines.
True or False? Vinho Verde is a DOC for white wine only.
False
Vinho Verde can produce both red and white wines.
Hunter Valley Riesling is another name for…
Semillon
Hunter Valley is primarily known for its Semillon, often referred to as Hunter Valley Riesling.
What style of wine is produced in the Quarts de Chaume AOC? From what varietal?
Sweet wine from Chenin Blanc
Quarts de Chaume is renowned for its dessert wines.
Name one sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley.
Dundee Hills
Dundee Hills is one of the recognized sub-AVAs in the Willamette Valley.
True or False? Châteauneuf-du-Pape may be Red, White or Rosé.
True
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for producing all three styles of wine.
What is the German term for Dry?
Trocken
Trocken indicates a dry style of wine in German wine classifications.
Hawke’s Bay, North Island or South Island?
North Island
Hawke’s Bay is located on New Zealand’s North Island.
In what year were the vineyards of the Médoc first classified?
1855
The classification was part of the Exposition Universelle in Paris.
Name one DOCG of Lombardy that can produce sparkling wine.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta is known for its high-quality sparkling wines made in the traditional method.
Name one red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.
Corton
Corton is the only red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune region.
What is the name of the famous soil of Coonawarra?
Terra Rossa
Terra Rossa is renowned for its rich red soil ideal for grape growing.
What is the AOC for the sparkling wines of Alsace?
Crémant d’Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace is a designation for sparkling wines produced in Alsace.
What is the primary flavoring of Amarula?
Marula fruit
Amarula is a cream liqueur made from the fruit of the marula tree.
Name a second label of one of Bordeaux’s first growths.
Pavillon Rouge
Pavillon Rouge is the second label of Château Margaux.
What is the principle red varietal of Madiran and Irouleguy?
Tannat
Tannat is the dominant grape variety in both regions.
