Aspen Exam 2013 Flashcards
Name 5 Villages of the Coteaux du Layon
Faye d'Anjou/Faye
Rochefort-sur-Loire/Rochefort
Rablay-sur-Layon/Rablay
Beaulieu-sur-Layon/Beaulieu
St. Aubin de Luigné/St. Aubin
St. Lambert du Lattay/St. Lambert
Chaume ("Premier Cru")Name 5 1er Cru from Volnay
Champans, Clos des 60 Ouvrees, Clos de l’Audignac (Pousse d’Or, Clos des Chateau des Ducs (Michel Lafarge), Carelle sous la Chapelle, Clos des Chenes, Clos des Ducs (Marquis d’Angerville), Clos de la Barre (Louis Jadot), Clos de la Bousse d’Or (Pousse d”Or), Clos de la Cave des Ducs (Benjamin Laroux), Clos de la Chapelle (Maison Champy), Clos de la Rougeotte, Les Fermiets (Clos de la Rougeotte is with in this and is a monopole for Bouchard), Les Angles, Caillerets, Les Mitans (De Montille), Santenots, Taille Pieds
What wine was most affected by the Methuen Treaty?
Portugese wines in general and Port more specifically
Where would you find Stonyridge Winery? What is the varietal Composition?
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland-Waiheke Island
Bordeaux Blends are its speciality
Name the Zonal GI of the following: Macedon Ranges? Pemberton? Shoalhaven Coast? Wrattonbully?
Macedon Ranges: Port Phillip Zone in Victoria
Pemberton: Great Southern Zone in Western Aus
Shoalhaven Coast: South Coast Zone in NSW
Wrattonbully: Limeston Coast Zone in Western Aus
What are the two GI which overlap Victoria and New South Wales?
Swan Hill and Murray Darling GIs
What is the minimum alcohol of Rasteau VDN? Arbois Vin de Paille?
Rasteau: 21.5% (15% actual) min ABV
Arbois Vin de Paille: 19% (14% acquired) min ABV
What is the primary grape varietal of Vin de Savoie Rapaille?
Min 80% Chasselas
In which District would you find Glen Carlou?
The Paarl district of the coastal region of the western cape
Name the year of classification and the Classification for the following: Olivier? Clos Haut Peraguey? Duhart Milon Rothschild?
Olivier: Grand Cru Classe de Graves (both) Classification of 1959
Clos Haut Peraguey: 1st growth of Sauternes (Bommes) 1855 classification
Duhart Milon Rothschild: 4th growth Pauillac 1855 classification
What year was the Cotes de Provence Grand Cru Classification done? Name 2.
It was established in 1955
Château Minuty (Gassin)
Château Sainte-Roseline (Les Arcs-sur-Argens)
Château de la Source Sainte-Marguerite (La Londe-les-Maures)
Domaine de la Clapière (Hyères)
Domaine de l’Aumérade (Hyères)
Clos Cibonne (Pradet)
Domaine de Rimaurescq (Pignans)
Domaine de Castel Roubine (Lorgues)
Château du Galoupet (La Londe-les-Maures)
Château de Saint-Martin (Taradeau)
Château de Saint-Maur (Cogolin)
Clos Mireille (La Londe-les-Maures, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Selle (Taradeau, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Brégançon (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine de Mauvanne (Salins d’Hyères)
Domaine de la Croix (la Croix-Valmer)
Domaine du Noyer (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine du Jas d’Esclans (la Motte)
Name the Primary grape varietal of the following: Pierre Gimmonet Special Club? Egly Ouriet Vigne de Vrigny? Clos de Goisses? Ch. Nenin? La Tour Blanche?
Pierre Gimmonet Special Club: Chardonnay
Egly Ouriet Vigne de Vrigny: Pinot Meunier
Phillopponet Clos de Goisses: 70% Pinot 30% Chard
Chateau Nenin: Merlot from Pomerol
Chateau La Tour Blanche: Semillon from Bommes in Sauternes (1st growth)
What is the primary viticultural threat to Vineyards in Maritime Climates.
Fungal disease due to moisture
Name 3 Conditions necessary for Malolactic Fermentation.
Malolactic Bacteria Lees for nutrients for the bacteria Malic acid Temperatures above 57 degrees low ABV pH between 3 & 4
Besides the noble 4, please name 3 other grapes allowed to be labeled in Madeira?
RECOMMENDED:
Tinto: Bastardo, Malvasia Cândida Roxa (Malvasia Roxa), Tinta (Tinta da Madeira),Tinta Negra (Tinta Negra Mole), Verdelho Tinto
Branco: Terrantez (once thought to be identical to Folgasão, but now known as a distinct grape), Malvasia Fina (Boal), Malvasia Cândida, Sercial, Verdelho
AUTHORIZED:
Tinto: Complexa, Deliciosa, Listrão, Triunfo
Branco: Caracol, Carão-de-Moça, Malvasia Branca de S.Jorge, Moscatel Graúdo, Rio-Grande, Valveirinho
What is the primary grape varietal of the Vallee de la Marne? Why is this so?
Pinot Meunier, due the regions vineyards tending to be sheltered and prone to frost this variety that buds late and ripens early is prized for its short growing season
Explain the topographical attributes of Central Otago. How do these help with ripening?
It is the only continental climate in all of New Zealand with large diurnal temperature swings. Growers plant vines on north facing hillsides to take advantage of the sunlight and warmth. There is low humidity but a constant threat of frost. Because of the marginal climate grapes struggle to ripen here and vintage is very important
In which country would you find the Harsovo DGO?
It is a controllarian wine region from the Strouma valley DGO in Bulgaria
What does CRT stand for on a bottle of Tequila. What is the maximum aging for a Ultra Aged Tequila?
Consejo Regulador de Tequila
Ultra Aged Tequila may be aged no more then 3 years. AKA “Extra Anejo”
What is the max yield for Alsace Blanc AOP?
80 hl/ha
What two Austrian Pradikat Levels with the same KMW level.
Beerenauslesen, Eiswein and Strohwein are all at 25 KMW
St. Peray Color? Dryness Level?
White only in a still and Mousseaux styles. Dry wines with a maximum 4 g/l of RS
Grapes of Rueda DO? What is the winemaking style of Rueda Espumosos?
Blanco:
Recommended: Verdejo
Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palomino Fino
Tinto:
Recommended: Tempranillo
Authorized: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha
Espumosos Winemaking: Traditional Method with mandatory 9 months on the lees
Which Austria Pradikatt Levels do not allow SussReserve?
All of them do not allow it
Name the Anbaugebiete of the following Gameide? Kasel? Iphofen? Durbach?
Kasel - Mosel
Iphofen - Franken
Durbach - Baden
Who owns the following Aleinbesitz? Obberemeler Hutte? Oberhauser Brucke?
Oberemmeler Hütte is von Hovel
Oberhauser Brucke is Donnhoff
What is the standard size of a Coquard Basket press in terms of KG in Champagne? How many litres can legally be extracted from this?
4000 kg is the standard size
2550 liters may be legally extracted
2 Greek PDO designation letters?
PDO & PGI
Minimum aging Tokaji 5 Puttonyos in Hungarian Oak? What is the barrel called?
min 2 yrs in barrel and 1 yr in bottle before release
Barrel is called a Gonc and is 136 L in size
What does GSM stand for on a Australian Label?
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Minimum aging Rias Baixas Barrica?
Min 3 months in wood (Max 600 L capacity)
What is amylase in beer production?
As the sprout grows to nearly an inch in length, the enzyme amylase is produced, which will convert the starchy carbohydrates of the grain into the fermentable sugars maltose and dextrin
In which region is Leithaberg? What is the primary red grape varietal?
Neusiedlersee-Hugelland in Burgenland
Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt
Primary grape varietal of Howell Mtn? Ribbon Ridge?
Howell Mountain (Napa's 1st sub AVA) Cabernet Sauvignon Ribbon Ridge: (lots of willakenzie soil) Pinot Noir
In which AVA would you find Cristom Marjorie Vineyard? Weimer Riesling Dry?
The Marjorie vineyard is one of the oldest in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Weimer Riesling Dry is from the Fingerlakes AVA
Name Three AVAs inside Columbia Valley?
Yakima Valley Rattlesnake Hills Red Mountain Snipes Mountain Naches Heights (est. 2011) Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley (est. 2013) Walla Walla Valley (shared with Oregon) Horse Heaven Hills Lake Chelan Wahluke Slope Columbia Gorge (shared with Oregon)
Name the DOs of Murcia? Primary grape Varietal?
Bullas DO
Yecla DO
Jumilla DO
Primary grape variety is Monastrell
Coolest to warmest of the following: Limari, Curico Valley, and Casabalnca?
Casablanca, Curico, Limari
What is the current Classification of Massetto?
IGT Toscana
What district is Devon Valley in?
It is a ward within the Stellenbosch WO within the coastal region of the western cape
Whats the most widely made classification of Sake…Not Specific Category?
Futsuu-shu 普通酒
Normal sake that does not qualify under Tokutei Meishou-shu classifications below
Constitutes 80% of total sake production in Japan
In which region would you find Derwent Valley?
Southern Tasmania
Who produces Cassillero del Diablo? What is the minimum alcohol of a Riserva Privada?
Concha Y Toro,
Riserva Privada requires a min ABV of 12.5%
What is the minimum aging for Viejo wines in Spain?
Noble: 18 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Añejo: 24 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Viejo: 36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character
Which sub region of Navarra is dedicated to Primarily Grenache?
Baja Montana for Grenache
Tierra Estella and Ribera Baja are both Tempranillo dominant
Ribera Alta and Valdizarbe are mixed equally
What other Major region shares the boundary with Pacherenc du VIc Bihl?
Madiran
Main red grape of Cheverny AOP?
Principal Variety: 60-84% Pinot Noir
Complementary Variety: 16-40% Gamay
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot
Primary white grape of Touraine Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc and max. 20% Sauvignon Gris
Until the 2016 harvest, white wines from Touraine AOP may be produced from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Orbois, max. 20% Chardonnay and a max. 20% Sauvignon Gris
Red Varietals of Saumur Champigny?
Cabernet Franc, plus a max. 15% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis
Two flavors of Kummel?
Caraway Seed, Cumin and Fennel
Cesanese del Piglio Styles of Wine?
Red wine DOCG from Lazio
Minimum 90% combined Cesanese di Affile and/or Cesanese comune (common)
Maximum 10% other red grapes of Lazio
DOC or DOCG of Rio Sordo? La Serra?
Rio Sordo is a cru in Barbaresco
La Serra is a cru in La Morra in the Barolo DOCG
Sub regions allowed for Soave Superiore?
Classico(Monforte d’Alpone) or Colli Scaligeri
2 Grapes of Marsala Oro?
Oro/Ambra: Grillo, Ansonica (Inzolia), Catarratto, Damaschino
Rubino: Perricone, Calabrese (Nero d’Avola), and Nerello Mascalese; plus a max. 30% white grapes
In which country would you find La Pampa?
It is a region in Patagonia in Argentina
Name 4 AOP for passerillage or Pouriture Noble in Graves?
Sauternes, Barsac, Cerons, Graves Superieures
Two noble grapes with highest pot. alcohol?
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer
What would a Palma sherry end as? What if the sherry dies?
Delicate Fino Style in which flor has florished
If the Flor dies then it will become a Raya and emerge as an Oloroso
Where is Quinta do Baixo?
From the Bairrada Region of Portugal
2012 Classification of VDP from lowest to highest.
Gutswein
Ortswein
Erste Lage
Grosse Lage
What labeling identification do you have for dry Erste Lage?
a 1 next to a cluster of grapes and must state Trocken on the label
Name two Port vintages widely declared in 1960-1969? 1980-1989?
60,63,66,67
80,82,83,85,87,89
Name Two highly regarded vintages in 1970s in Barolo?
71,74,78,79
What is the primary soil of Le Meal? What is the soil type of Ch. Rayas?
Le Meal in Hermitage:granite with topsoils of mica, schist and gneiss
Ch. Rayas: Sand in CDP
What are “Vino de Puebla” or “Vi de Villa”? Where would this terminology be found?
Villages in Priorat:La Morera de Montsant, Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Escaladei, Porrera, Poboleda, La Vilella Baixa, La Vilella Alta, El Lloar, Masos del Terme de Falset, Solanes del Terme de El Molar, Torroja del Priorat
Village wines are released under the village name followed by “Vi de la Vila” on the label
What are the subregions of the Niagara Escarpment
Short Hills Bench
Beamsville Bench
Twenty Mile Bench
What does Marcel Deiss not include on his labels?
Grape varietals
What is the difference between Johnny Walker Green and Red?
Red is a blend of grain and malt whiskies
Green is a blend of only 4 malt whiskies from the four corners of scotland.
