Blagoy Review Flashcards
min aging for Marsala Solera Reserva
10 years
what is Classic Penedes
sparkling wine made by traditional or ancestral method from organic grapes in Penedes
how big is a Mosel Fuder
1000L
name the satellites of St Emillion that now have their own AOP
Lussac, Montagne, Saint-Georges, Puisseguin
what is the main grape for Dolceaqua DOC? Synonym
min 95% Rossesse. Tibouren
name three rouge wines from Clos Rougeard
Les Poyeaux
Le Clos
Le Bourg
what is the grape for Vino Santo from Trentino DOC
100% Nosiola
name 3 producers that are part of Corpinnat
Recaredo
Gramona
Lipart
Nadal
what regions in Germany are allowed to use the Bocksbeutel
Franken and Baden
Schreubere is a crossing of what grapes?
Bukettrebe x Riesling
Lesvos island is better known as the source of what beverage
the island of Ouzo
what is Nychteri
a traditional dry white wine produced on the island of Santorini
- aged in oak 3-10 months
min aging for Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
36 months
what is the first PDO in UK? Grape?
Camel Valley Vineyards in Cornwall - Darnobile Vineyard PDO
Bachhus grape
what wine is produced in Vezelay AOC
100% Chardonnay. Yonne department
where do you find Ile de Beaute
Corsica
name 2 100% Xinomavro based PDO in Macedonia, Greece
Naoussa and Amytheo
communes of production for Vosne-Romanee
Vosne-Romanee & Flagey-Echezeaux
name a DOCG for spumante wines in Marche
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona - min 85% Vernaccia Nera
name the grape that is most planted in Alsace and is also the last noble grape to ripen
Riesling
which 2 Grand Crus are the source of Trimbach’s Frederic Emile
Geisberg & Osterberg
what is “torcolato”
passito style dessert wine from Vespaiolo under the Breganze DOC in Veneto
what is Kretzer, where would you find it and what grapes are allowed
a rose from Trentino DOC; grapes allowed are Enantio, Schiava, Teroldego
Min 2 varieties, max 70% any grape
what province of Argentina does 3/4 of all production take place
Mendoza
in what Cuyo province is Famantina Valley subregion located
La Rioja, northernmost of the 3 Provinces in Cuyo IG
Hemel-en-Aarde-Valley is a ward of what district
Walker Bay in Cape South Coast Region of Wester Cape
What is SAWIT and what does it represent
South African Wine Industry Trust is an organization established to speed transformation in the South African wine industry and promote and empower black workers
Name two iconic bottlings from Torbreck
Runrig - Shiraz/Viognier
Woodcuter’s Semillon - 160 year old vines
The Pict - 85 year old Mataro vines
Descendant Shiraz - co-fermented with Viognier
name 2 unofficial subzones of Clare Valley (Mount Lofty Ranges)
Watervale, Polish Hill (slate soils), Auburn, Seven Hill, Clare
Cremant d’Alsace rose musst be what min % PN
100%
in what sparkling wine would I find the Trepat grape?
Cava Rosado
how long does Franciacorta Riserva have to spend on lees?
60 months (67 total)
VOS (Vinum Optimum Signatum/Very Old Sherry) has a minimum average age of how many years
20 years
three stages of heat application to wooden staves in order to make oak barrels
warming (chauffage), shaping (cintrage), toasting (bousinage)
what is soutirage
racking the wine into a clean container
Black Foot, Eutypa Dieback and Esca are all what type of disease
fungal diseases that are also trunk diseases
infect vine through pruning wounds
name 4 PDO of Macedonia
Amynteo
Goumenissa
Naoussa
Slopes of Meliton
style of wines made in Goumenissa PDO?
Xinomavro with a min. 20% Negoska
undiluted sake, what is the term
Genshu
term for non-charcoal filtered sake
muroka is non charcoal filtered. roka means charcoal filtered
typical soil type of Stellenbosch
granite and table rock sandstone
Rutherglen syndicate formed in 1992? 1995?
1992 - Winemakers of Rutherglen
1995 - Muscat of Rutherglen Network
sugar levels of Rutherglen by category
Muscat - 180-240 g/L
Classic - 200-280 g/L
Rare - 270-400 g/L
Grand - 270-400 g/L
hanky panky cocktail
1.5oz Gin, 1.5oz Sweet Vermouth, 2 dashes Fernet, orange twist
First AVA of Washington State
Yakima Valley 1983
name a producer from Hawke’s Bay
Craggy Range, Trinity Hill, Esk Valley, Te Awanga, Squawking Magpie
name a label of Hawke’s Bay by Craggy Range
Te Muna Road - SB
Kidnapper’s Vineyard - Chardonnay
Le Sol Gimblet Gravels - Syrah
primary grapes of Sitia (largest appellation on Crete)
Liatiko
which tributaries of the Tanaro split Barolo into 3 sections
Talloria dell’Annunziata
Talloria di Castiglione
what is Vranak?
red grape native to Montenegro but used in Macedonia and Croatia
what is the main grape of Friuli di Bagnoli
min 90% Raboso (Friularo)
what zone contains Heathcote
Central Victoria (also Golburn Valley, Bendigo, Strathbogie Ranges, Upper Golburn)
name one producer from Heathcote
Jasper Hill
in Swiss wine, what is Salvagnin
Salvagnin is Vaud’s version of Dole, made here using a local clone of PN blended with Gamay
what is Pinot Noir known as in Switzerland
Blauburgunder or Clevener
what are the sub AVA of Finger Lakes
Seneca Lake AVA
Cayuga Lake AVA
name a famous producer from Finger Lakes
Herman J Weimer, Hillick and Hobbs, Element
what are the AVA of Long Island
North Fork Long Island
The Hamptons
Long Island
what DAC in Niederosterriech only allows Gruner Veltliner
Weinviertal
Klassik vs Reserve abv in Weinviertal DAC
Klassik - 12% min abv
Reserve - 13% min abv and may show botrytis and/or wood
name an AOP of Roussillon for dry wine
Colliour, Cotes du Roussillon/Villages, Maury
what villages may append their name to Cotes du Roussillon Villages AOP
Tautavel, Caramay, Latour-de-France, Les Aspres, Lesquerede
name 3 varieties of sake rice
Yamada Nishiki
Gohyakumangoku
Omachi
Dewassansan
MIyama Nishiki
Dwassansan is specific to what region
Yamagata and Niigata
what are the DOP subregions of Algarve
Lagos
Portimao
Lagoa
Tavira
what are the appellations of Acores
Biscoitos
Graciosa
Pico
what is the grape of Gambellara
Garganega
what is the min amount of Garganega in Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
100%
name the four departments of Argentina
North
Cuyo
Center
Patagonia
where is Tupungato found
northernmost subregion of Uco Valley, Mendoza in Cuyo Region
name a producer making wines in Tupungato
Catena Zapata, Dona Paula, Familia Zuccardi
how many PDO regions are on Crete
7
name the PDO regions that call for the Liatiko grape
Sitia (Liatiko for red, Vilana for white)
name the Barolo aging requirements
38 months (12 in wood)
62 months (12 in wood) for Riserva
what is the aging requirement for Gattinara Riserva DOCG
47 months (36 in wood)
name 3 MGA shared between La Morra and Barolo
Cerequio
Brunate
Fossati
where do you find the Para River?
Barossa
Cava rose is produced via which method?
saignee, blending is not allowed
name three vineyards classified as first growth in Tokaj and their respective location/commune?
Mad: Tomas, Nyulaszo, Betsek
Tarcal: Mezes Maly, Szarvas
What body of water affects the climate of McLaren Vale?
Gulf of Saint Vincent
min vine age for Barossa Ancestor Vines
125 years
where do you find Serra Gaucha?
Brazil, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul
what is the body of water between Australia mainland and Tasmania
Bass Straight
what body of water affects the climate of Canterbury?
Pegasus Bay
Who produces Lepanto? What is it famous for?
Gonzalez Byass. The only commercial Brandy that is still made from 100% Palomino
what is Durif?
Synonym for Petit Sirah
what is Boukha?
distilled beverage produced from figs in Tunisia
Armagnac subregions:
Bas Armagnac
Haut Armagnac
Tenareze
where is Rosazzo? primary grape?
Friuli. min 50% Friulano (Tai)
what is Apera?
Australian Sherry style wine
sweetness levels for Extra Dry
12-17 g/L
3 DOCG that are allowed to produce Metodo Classico in Piedmont?
Alta Langa
Asti
Gavi di Gavi
Erbaluce di Caluso
Cassis Blanc AOP is based on what grapes
Marsanne (30-80%) and Clairette
name 3 AOC for Vin de Licor in France
Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Pineau de Charentes
what/where is Seewinkel? Grapes?
an area in Neusiedlersee. Sweet wines made with grapes from Apetlon, Illmitz and/or Podersdorf may be labeled Seewinkel. Welschriesling, Weissburgunder and Chardonnay may be used
synonym for Scherube in Austria
Samling 88
what grape is Neusiedlersee DAC focused on?
Zweigelt
three types of soil in Jerez
Albariza
Barros
Arenas
where do you find Moscato di Scanzano?
A DOCG in Lombardy.
name the lieu dit that may append name to Cannubi
Cannubi Boschis
Cannubi San Lorenzo
Cannubi Moscatel
Cannubi Valletta
name 3 varieties of hops used in beer?
Hallertau
Tettanager
Saaz
Spalt
primary grape of Fronton AOC
min 50% Negrette
which autonomia contains Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla?
Murcia
Garnacha Tintorea is a synonym for what grape
Alicante bouschet
warmest and driest of Rias Baixas subregions
Condado do Tea
agining requirement for Rioja white Gran Reserva
4 years (6 months oak)
what are the 3 districts of Breede River Valley
Breedekeloof
Robertson
Worcester
Only DOCG of the Marche for red and white?
Offida DOCG. Montepulciano for red. Passorina and Pecorino for white
name the DO of Rapel Valley
Colchagua
Cachapoal
name a Portugal DO that Baga is prevelent?
Bairrada
name a widely exported producer of Baga
Filipa Pato, Nieport
northern Rhone IGT?
Collines Rhodaniennes
northernmost cru of Barolo? Commune? Producer
Monvigliero in Verduno Cru. GB Burlotto produces Monvigliero
named Nebbiolo clones
Lampia
Michet
Bolla
style of wine produced in Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC?
rose from min 85% Montepulciano
what is Weissherbst? Which Bereich can it be found?
off-dry rose made from Spatburgunder. Bodensee (Lake Constance)
what is in an Old Pal
1oz Rye, 1oz Vermouth, 1oz Campari, lemon twist
requirements for Rive Prosecco
hand harvested
vintage dated
from one of 43 frazione
must be superiore
Rive applies to what DOCG
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
what is Rotling
a light to pale red (can’t be labeled rose) produced from a mixture of grape varietals
what areas may Rotling be produced in
Badisch Rotgold (Baden), Schillerwien (wurrtemberg), Schieler (Saxony)
name the term for Valtellina bottled in Switzerland
Stagafassli
min Chiavennasca for Valtellina Superiore DOCG
min 90% Chiavennasca
where are Sadie Family Wines, Mullineux and AA Badenhorst located?
Swartland
Where is Malmsbury Shale a common soil type?
Swartland
where is Cru Martinenga?
Barbaresco commune of Barbaresco
Martinenga is a monopole of whome?
Marchesy di Gresy
min abv for Chianti Classico DOCG? Superiore? Gran Selezione?
CC - 12%
Superiore - 12.5%
Gran Selezione - 13%
what state is Mezcal most associated with? what were the other original states?
Oaxaca.
Guerrero, Durrango, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas
name 3 types of agave used for Mezcal production
Agave angustifolia
Agave weberi
Agave Asperima
Agave Potaforum
Agave Salmiana
which Mezcal style requires cooking in pit ovens
Mezcal Ancestral
name of the popular artichoke liqueur?
Cynar from Temoli, Italy
what Grand Cru vineyard is directly next to Weinbach estate?
Shlossberg
what are the subzones of Bugey AOC
Manicle
Montagnieu
Cerdon
Swartland District is contained within which region?
Coastal Region
La Madone, Grille-Midi, La Roilette and Champagne are a few of the lieux-dits located in the Beaujolais Cru
Fleurie
synonym for Jaen grape?
Mencia
what is a Gonc and how is it used?
136L Hungarian barrel used in the production of Takaji. Contain the non-azsu base wine to which puttony of aszu paste are added, determining the sweetness of the wine
min % of red grapes in Rioja Rosado
min 25%
what are Chile’s 4 geographical categories from largest to smallest
Region
Subregion
Zone
Area
DOCG solely from Aglianico grape?
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore in Basilicata
name the Franken bereiche? which river cuts through?
Mainviereck, Maindreieck, Steigerwald
Main River
epicenter of Portuguese sparkling wine production
Tavora Varosa DOP
name the three subregions of Tras-os-Montes DOP
Chaves
Valpacos
Planalto Mirandes
what vineyard does Monfortino Riserva come from?
Francia, Serralunga d’Alba
where is Vino de Tea produced?
La Palma DO, Canary Islands. It spends a minimum of 6 months in Canary Pine vessels
name the DO of Murcia?
Yecla
Bullas
Jumilla
what is the grape for Vino de Licor in Bullas?
100% Monastrell
where do you find the Snowy Mountains?
New South Wales
where do you find Tournon-sur-Rhone
St Joseph
what is the min must weight for Barsac AOP
221 g/L
who produces Cuvees Tresor, Ogimus and instinct?
Bouvet Ladubay
what 1er cru of Volnay is located in Meursault?
Santenots (reds labeled Volnay, whites labeled Meursault)
where is Clos du Papillon?
Savennieres. Domaine du Closel and Domaine des Baumard are producers
what is the AOP for Tautavel and Caramany
Cotes du Roussillon Villages AOP
name 2 wine regions in Uruguay?
Canelones (most important), Montevideo
what river runs through Gattinara and Ghemme
Sesia River
name 2 DOCG in Piedmont containing the word Monferrato
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
Ruche di Castiglione Monferrato DOCG
other than Barolo and Barbaresco, what Piedmont DOCG may include MGA on the label
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG (75 sori allowed)
what Rhone producer does Jasper Hill cooperate with to make the wine La Pleiade
Chapoutier
who produces “Emily’s Paddock”? grapes?
Jasper Hill. 95% Syrah, 5% Cab Franc
who owns Schieferkopf?
M Chapoutier’s Alsace project
where do you find Domaine de la Cote?
Sta Rita Hills
where do you find Santa Ynez River?
Santa Barbara
name the only DOCG for rosso wine in Lazzio?
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
min aging for Greco di Tufo Spumante Riserva?
36 months
who produces Vigna del Sorbo? Grape? Appellation?
Fontodi. 100% Sangiovese. CC Gran Selezione DOCG
where do you find Nanches Heights AVA
Columbia Valley, Washington
who makes Le Petit Lion
Leoville Las Cases
what river runs through Franken
Main River
what is Omachi
rice strain used for top quality sake
min RS for Bugey Cerdon
min 40g/L RS
who owns Falletto and where is it?
Bruno Giacosa, Serralunga d’Alba
where do you find the Siurana River
Priorat
what is in a Brandy Alexander
creme de cacao, brandy and light cream
where is Frangelico produced and what is the main flavor
Piedmont, Italy
Hazelnut flavor
where do you find the Barbanne River
Pomerol and St Emilion
where do you find the Elbe River?
Sachsen
min elevation for Howell Mtn AVA
1,400ft
what is issho-bin
1800ml bottle used for sake
what river runs through Epineuil
Armancon
where do you find Tuniberg Bereiche
Baden
what is Quercus Alba
American white oak
what Grand Cru of Chablis is produced by both Dauvissat and Raveneau
Les Clos
where do you find Tidal Bay
Nova Scotia, Canada
where do you find Jasper Hill
Heathcote