ASI Competition mix

Question 1

describe Blanc de Blancs Besserat de Bellefon Champagne?

Answer 1

*The grapes are sourced exclusively from 6 grand cru villages (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Oger, Oiry, located all within “Cote de Blancs.

*The Champagne is aged for 3 years on its lees, and bottled with 7 g/l dosage, with smooth and creamy mousse.

Question 2

What is Metaxa?

Answer 2

*Metaxa is an Greek spirit, combining brandy by distilled wine, “sweet wine” from Samos, and a secret recipe of a mediterranean botanicals.

*Created in Greece in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa.

Question 3

Recommend cocktail based on Metaxa?

Answer 3

50 ml Metaxa 5
1 dash angostura bitters
fresh lime from 1 lime wedge
top up with soda water.

*Stirring method in a highball glass.

Question 4

Name the 3 most important grapes of Georgia?

Answer 4

WHITE: Rkatsiteli & Mitsvani

RED: Seperavi

Question 5

List the 5 main regions of Georgia?

Answer 5

Ajara
Imereti
Lartli
Racha-Rechkhumi
Kakheti

Question 6

Name the “Second Growths” from the appellation of Saint-Estephe?

Answer 6

*Chateau Cos d’Estournel
*Chateau Montrose

Question 7

Name 2 “Second Growths” Chateaus from the appellation of Saint Julian ?

Answer 7

*Chateau Gruard-Larose
*Chateau Leovile Barton

Question 8

Name one “Second Growths” Chateau from the appellation of Margaux?

Answer 8

*Chateau Rauzan-Segla

Question 9

(Marques de Monistrol Prestige Cuve Cava brut) where is produced and from which grapes?

Answer 9

*Produced in Spain “Traditional Method” in the region of Catalunya.

*Macabeo
*Parelada
*Xarel-lo

Question 10

In which region of Spain, is located “Dominio de Pingus”

Answer 10

*Ribera del Duero

Question 11

List 2 synonyms of the grape variety “Mourvedre”?

Answer 11

*Mataro (Cyprus)

*Monastrel (Spain)

Question 12

Describe Besserat de Belefon blue Brut Champagne?

Answer 12

45% Meunier
30% Chardonnay
25% Pinot Noir

*30% reserve wine is used, and the Champagne is aged on its lees for 3 years.

Question 13

Name 3 hard cheeses and wine to match?

Answer 13

*Cantal (caw’s milk) , with GSM blend.

*Mimolette (caw’s milk) , with med-full body red, or sweet for contrast.

*Parmegiano-Reggiano (caw’s milk) , with Chianti to match its nutty and savory notes.

Question 14

Recommend non alcoholic white wine?

Answer 14

*Pierre Chavin Chardonnay

Question 15

Recommend non alcoholic red wine?

Answer 15

*Pierre Chavin Merlot