ASI Questionnaire Flashcards
Are these vine pathologies caused by a virus, a bacteria or a fungus?
Oïdium (Powdery Mildew)
Downy Mildew (Peronospora)
ESCA
Eutypa dieback
Leafroll (enroulement)
Flavescence Dorée
Oïdium (Powdery Mildew): Native to North America, the Uncinula necator fungus
Downy Mildew (Peronospora): Plasmopara viticola, fungus
ESCA (Black Measles): fungal grapevine diseases, Esca is the result of a complex of fungi. no cure
Eutypa(dead arm): Eutypa lata fungus.
Leafroll (enroulement):a condition caused by a complex of at least nine different viruses
Flavescence Dorée: Bacteria.Phytoplasma Diseases, Leafhopper insects and propagation of infected vines spread the disease.
What are the main products used for fungal control in organic vines growing?
sulphur, potassium bicarbonate and copper
What are the “parents” of:
Ruby Cabernet
Zweigelt
Pinotage
Marselan
Syrah
Müller-Thurgau
Kerner
Morio Muskat
Siegerrebe
Domina
Ruby Cabernet : Cabernet Sauvignon × Carignan
Zweigelt : St. Laurent × Blaufränkisch
Pinotage : Pinot Noir × Cinsault
Marselan : Cabernet Sauvignon × Grenache
Syrah : Dureza x Mondeuse Blanche
Müller-Thurgau : Riesling × Madeleine Royale
Kerner : Trollinger × Riesling
Morio Muskat : Silvaner × Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Siegerrebe : Madeleine Angevine × Gewürztraminer
Domina : Blauer Portugieser × Pinot noir
In which country are the following grape varieties grown?
Saperavi
Assyrtiko
Fer Servadou
Vidal
Grüner Veltliner
Mataro
Fetească Albă
Zenit
Saperavi：Georgia, widely
Assyrtiko: Greece, island of Santorini
Fer Servadou: France, Gaillac and the Basque Country
Vidal : Canada, Ontario and Quebec
Grüner Veltliner : Austria
Mataro : Spain, Mataro, known as Mourvèdre
Fetească Albă : Romania (also found in Moldova), white
Zenit : Hungary, Mátra wine district
How many grams of sugar per litre contains a must at 21° Brix?
To determine how many grams of sugar per litre contains a must at 21° Brix, we can refer to the definition of the Brix scale. The Brix scale measures the sugar content of an aqueous solution, where 1 degree Brix is equivalent to 1 gram of sucrose in 100 milliliters of solution. Therefore, a must at 21° Brix contains 21 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters.
We need to convert this to liters, so we multiply by 10 (since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter). This gives us:
21 grams/100 mL x 10 = 210 grams of sugar per liter.
So, the correct answer to the question is B. 210 grams.
What is the role of Oenococcus Oenis in the winemaking process?
Oenococcus oeni is a lactic acid bacterium (LAB) that plays a crucial role in the winemaking process, particularly during malolactic fermentation (MLF).
Oenococcus oeni plays an essential role in transforming the acidity, flavor, and stability of wine, particularly in the context of malolactic fermentation
What are the characteristics of a good cork? State at least four of them.
-Elasticity and Flexibility
A good cork should be flexible and elastic, allowing it to fit tightly into the bottle neck.
-Tight Seal (Impermeability)
The cork should form a tight, impermeable seal between the bottle and the external environment, preventing oxygen from entering while keeping the wine inside intact.
-Consistency and Quality of Material
A high-quality cork is made from virgin cork (i.e., not recycled cork), typically from the cork oak tree (Quercus suber).
-No Off-Flavors or Taint (Cork Taint-Free)
A good cork should be free from cork taint, which is caused by the presence of trichloroanisole (TCA), a compound that can give the wine musty or moldy odors.
Indicate the country of origin of the following beers.
Amstel
Jupiler
Adelscott
Cobra
Bia H Hà Nôi
Liberty Ale
Newcastle
Tiger
Casablanca
Angor
Aegean
Aventinus
Cisk
Diekirch
Kulta Rabbit
Birra Moretti
Amstel: Netherlands
Jupiler: Belgium
Adelscott: France
Cobra: United Kingdom (brewed in the UK, originally from India)
Bia H Hà Nôi: Vietnam
Liberty Ale: United States
Newcastle: United Kingdom
Tiger: Singapore
Casablanca: Morocco
Angkor: Cambodia
Aegean: Greece
Aventinus: Germany
Cisk: Malta
Diekirch: Luxembourg
Kulta Rabbit: Finland
Birra Moretti: Italy
Give 3 of the provinces/regions in China where wines are produced.
Shandong
Yunnan
Xinjiang
What is this?
Sexual confusion, which has been practiced in French vineyards since 1996, is a natural method of combatting grape worms.
The pheromone is contained in plastic capsules which are hung on the supporting wires in the vineyard (500 per hectare) just before the butterflies arrive in spring each year. The male butterflies can’t locate the females which means less mating and fewer eggs which results in fewer caterpillars and less damage to the grapes.
Who is the owner/winemaker of Domaine d’Auvenay?
Lalou Bize-Leroy
What is name of cork species used for natural cork?
Quercus suber
The four quality standards of V.D.P.
-Grosse Lage
-Erste Lage
-Ortswein
-Gutswein
Who producer does practice reductive aging for all of their wines in Chablis?
Louis Michel
Why are some wine producers implementing the Lyre trellising system of canopy management in vineyards?
The V-shaped spread of the vine’s arms allows sunlight to reach both sides of the canopy more evenly, ensuring that grape clusters ripen uniformly.
The open canopy created by the lyre trellis system promotes better airflow around the vines, which helps to reduce humidity and moisture build-up around the fruit and leaves.
In which area do you find vineyard designs known as Patamares and Socalcos?
Patamares and Socalcos are primarily found in Portugal, particularly in the Douro.
What are the following grapes examples of? Baron, Souvignier Gris, Cabernet Blanc, and Villaris.
PIWI Grapes
What is PIWI Grapes?
Pilzwiderstandsfähigen Rebsorten
(ピルツヴィダーシュタンツフェーイゲン
レープゾルテン)
Piwi grapes refer to a relatively recent group of grape varieties that were specifically bred to be resistant to certain diseases, particularly fungal infections like mildew and powdery mildew, which can be a major challenge in viticulture. The term “Piwi” is derived from the German phrase “Pilzwiderstandsfähig,” which means “fungus-resistant.”
What is altitude of the bekaa plain where most of lebanon’s vineyards are located?
1,000 meters
Who are the current ASI continental laureates for Americas, Asia and Oceania and Europe & Africa?
Best Sommelier America 2022
Valeria Gamper (Argentina)
Asia Oceania 2022
Mason Ng (Singapore)
Europe Africa 2021
Salvatore Castano (Italy)
Europe Africa and Middle East 2024
Mikk Parre
(Estonia)
Name five styles of vine training.
Guyot
Cordon de Royat
Pergola
Scott Henry
Kouloura
What is the name of the process that maintains wine barrels always full?
Topping up
Which is the term coined in 1908 by professor Kikunae Ikeda, defined as the fifth basic taste, isolating monosodium gultamate as the active chemical compound?
Umami
Who said “Wine is the most hygienic and healthiest of beverages”?
Louis Pasteur
State the ingredients used to make the Biodynamic preparation BD500?
Cow manure
Cow horn
What is Tendone?
Pergola/ Latada
What is the purpose of a refractmeter for a wine maker?
A refractometer is a tool used by winemakers to measure the sugar content (specifically Brix) of grape juice or wine.
State the three main regulations of the Venezuelan DOC Ron.
1, Ron de Venezuela must be produced within Venezuela’s national territory.
2, Rum must be aged in white oak barrels in the aging warehouses of a registered rum producer.
3, At least 40% anhydrous alcohol
Name two rivers influencing the Tokaji wine region.
Bodrog river
Tisza river
What is Demi-muid?
A French term for 600-liter capacity oak barrels, typically used in the Rhône Valley.
When the pH value of a wine increases , what does this tell you about its acidity ?
become weak
How many grams of fermentable sugar are required per litre of liquid to produce an ABV of 1 % ?
16.8g
What is this machine called ?
sheet filters
What is the name , the appellation and the country of this wine producing estate ?
Chateau Changyu
What is the base ingredient for Nuoc Mam sauce ?
Fermented fish with Salt
What is the sweet wine PDO produced on this island called ?
Commandaria, the dessert wine from Cyprus
Corpinnat ‘ would be found on the label of which regional product ?
Penedes
To convert ABV into US Proof you need to
Proof is method of measuring the alcohol content of spirits. You calculate the proof of a spirits product is by multiplying the percent of a alcohol by volume by two.
In Champagne, Which is new grape allowed up to 5% of the planting since 2021?
Voltis
Vi.llaris x Mtp 3159-2-12
What type of wines can you find in the Jurançon?
sweet and dry white wines (Jurançon and Jurançon Sec, respectively)
How many years of ageing are required to qualifyfor the XXO label in Cognac?
14 years
Which countries are fighting to reclaim the name Pisco?
Peru, Chile
Which grape variety is used to produce in Saint-Bris?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is an English perry?
English Perry is an alcoholic beverage made of fermented pear juice using a similar process as that for apple cider.
