Crane MS 17 quiz Flashcards
What are the main soil types of Sancerre?
Terres Blanche, Caillotes, Silex
What red grapes are allowed for the production of Marsala?
Perricone, Calabrese (Nero d’Avola), Nerello Mascalese
Name three of the original states of production for Mezcal.
Oaxaca, Guerrero, Durango, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas
What is the possible encepagement for Chateau Petrus?
Cab sauv, merlot, cab franc, Malbec, petit verdot
Name five geographic indications of Scotch production.
Highland, lowland, speyside, islay, campbeltown
Who produces Madonna del Piano and what is the appellation?
Valdicava; Brunello di Montalcino
Who first planted Pinot Grigio in Italy and what was the source?
Napolean’s army planted this with cuttings from burgundy
What is the encepagement for Coteaux Champenois?
Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Meunier, Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, pinot gris
What is the minimum ABV for Nizza DOCG?
13%
Where are Saanich Peninsula and Cowichan Valley found, specifically?
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
What is the yeast generally associated with pilsner fermentation?
S. pastorianus
What is the classification of the following Chateau? Climens, Olivier, Valandraud, St. Pierre
Barsac, 1st Growth 1855 Sauternes classification; Graves Crus Classe for R&W; St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe B; 1855 Classification for 4th Growth
What are the terms for the following types of sake? Unfiltered, Barrel Aged, Undiluted, Free Run
Nigori, Taruzake, Genshu, Shizuku
What are the five villages of Margaux.
Soussans, Margaux, Cantenac, Labarde, Arsac
Where are Osorno and Cautín valleys found?
Austral DO in Chile
What are the regional appellations of Niagara Peninsula?
Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Escarpment
Where are Arbin, Apremont, and Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte found?
Savoie
What is the minimum total aging for Gattinara Riserva?
47 months
If you have a standard Keg of beer that is 55° F and you want to cool it to 35° F, what is the projected amount of time you will need to keep it in a cooler?
20 hours (one hour for each degree change in temperature)
What are the provinces of production for Chianti Classico?
Firenze and Sienna
What is the grape of Clisson?
Melon de Bourgogne
What is the alcoholic range of Macvin de Jura?
16-22%
Which ward is home to South Africa’s highest altitude vineyards?
Cederberg, Olifants River Region
What is the minimum must weight for Beaujolais Rouge?
171 g/l
Name four soil types found in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Galets, Sand, Clay, Limestone, marl
Where are the lieux-dits of Reynard and Les Mazards found?
Cornas
Which major winemaking regions are covered by Val de Loire IGP?
Loire Valley and Chablis
What is the maximum amount of Pinot Gris allowed in Bourgogne Blanc?
30%
What is the minimum elevation for Mendocino Ridge AVA?
1200 feet above sea level
Which states are covered by the Upper Mississippi River Valley?
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois
What is the minimum aging required for a bottle of Bourbon if there is no age statement on the label?
4 years
What are the communes of Pouilly Fuisse?
Chaintre, Solutre-Pouilly, Fuisse, Vergisson
What is the minimum aging on the lees for Vin Spumant Tarnave?
3 months
Which appellation of Corsica produces Vin doux Naturel?
Muscat du Cap Corse
What are the parent grapes of Torrontes Riojano?
Criolla Chica and Muscat of Alexandria
What style of wine is made in Orleans-Clery?
Red, 100% cab franc
What are the DAC’s of Burgenland?
Eisenberg, Leithaberg, Mittelburgenland, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia
What are the red wine only appellations of Anjou-Saumur?
Anjou-Villages, Anjou Villages Brissac, Saumur-Champigny
How are the still wines of Madeira classified?
Madeirense
What type of wood must be used in the maturation process of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva?
Oak or Chestnut
Name the most famous wind for the following wine regions: Western Cape, Rhone Valley, Mendoza Argentina
Cape Doctor; Le Mistral, Zonda
What is Morillon?
Chardonnay synonym in Austria
What is the minimum amount of time Banyuls Grand Cru must be in barrel?
30 months.
Which year was known for devastating wild fires in Yarra Valley?
2009
What appellations allow for the production of red wine in Cote Challonaise?
Rully, Mercurey, Givry
Which autonomia are the following Vino de Pago located? Arinzano, Dehesa del Carrizal, Las Balagueses
Navarra, Tierra Estella; Castilla - La Mancha; Utiel Requena, Valencia
Who produces Clos Apalta?
Casa Lapastolle
Name five classified Chateau from Cantenac.
Brane-Cantenac, Kirwan, d’Issan, Boyd-Cantenac, Cantenac-Brown, Palmer, Priere-Lichine
What causes skunking in beer?
Sunlight, fluorescent light and UV light. Hop derived molecules in beer break down and combine with sulfuric compounds to make the bad aroma.
Which appellation of the Azores islands produces non fortified wine?
Graciosa
Which rivers are associated with Tokaj?
Tisza and Bodrog
Bonnes Mares AOP straddles which two villages?
Morey Saint Denis and Chambolle Musigny
What are the conditions for using “Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District” on a label of wine?
Be a member of the association, grapes must come from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics, 95% of the grapes must come from within the appellation
What is the maximum RS for Cannanou di Sardegna Secco?
10 g/l
What is the RS range for “Dry” sparkling wines from Ontario VQA?
25 – 35 g/l
Which AVA’s are most influenced by their proximity to the Van Duzer Gap?
McMinnville and Eola-Amity Hills
What is the minimum aging for Marc de Jura?
24 months in containers less than 600 liters
What is the maximum amount of Viognier allowed in Cote Rotie if the grape is cofermented with Syrah?
20%