France

Question 1

most widely planted variety in France

Answer 1

Merlot

Question 2

AOC system is governed by

Answer 2

INAO

Question 3

“Wine” level for France

Answer 3

Vin

Question 4

What level is “Vin de Pays”

Answer 4

PGI level aka IGP

Question 5

IGP category is divided into these 3 levels of geographical specifity

Answer 5

regional, departmental, and zone

Question 6

the 8 regional IGP designations

Answer 6

Pays d’OC
Val de Loire
Comtes Rhodaniens
Mediterranee
Comte Tolosan
L’Atlantique
Terres du Midi
Ile de France

Question 7

What does AOC translate to

Answer 7

“name of controlled origin”

Question 8

What is Sauvignon Gris?

Answer 8

pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc

Question 9

this pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc is sparsely planted in Bordeaux, but allowed for use in most white wine appellations

Answer 9

Sauvignon Gris

Question 10

these 4 red grapes and 2 white grapes were approved for use in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur AOCs in 2021

Answer 10

r: arinarnoa, castets, marselan, touriga nacional
w: albarino, lilorila

Question 11

Basic red Bordeaux is typically based on this grape grown in this area

Answer 11

Merlot, Entre-Deux-Mers or peripheal areas of right bank

Question 12

t/f: the Pessac-Leognan AOC may be used for sweet white wines

Answer 12

false. dry red, dry white. sweet wines in this area are eligible for Graves Superieur

Question 13

Where is Haut-Benage?

Answer 13

Entre-Deux-Mers

Question 14

Where are these AOCs located: Louipac, Sante-Croix-du-Mont AOC and Cadillac AOC and what style of wine do they produce?

Answer 14

right bank of Garonne river (Entre-Deux-Mers) - sweet white wine

Question 15

Name 2 AOCs within Entre-Deux-Mers that are approved for dry red wine

Answer 15

Graves de Vayres
Sainte Foy-Cotes de Bordeaux

Question 16

Where is Graves de Vayres and what kind of wine does it produce?

Answer 16

Entre-Deux-Mers
dry red and white wine

Question 17

the 5 subzones of Cotes de Bordeaux

Answer 17

Blaye
Cadillac
Castillon
Francs
Sainte Foy

Question 18

first growth aka

Answer 18

premier cru

Question 19

2nd growth aka

Answer 19

deuxieme cru

Question 20

Chateaux in this area were classified in 1953 and again in 1959

Answer 20

Graves

Question 21

The one level of classified chateaux in Graves

Answer 21

cru classe

Question 22

reclassification for chateaux in this area takes place every 10 years

Answer 22

St.-Emilion

Question 23

the 2 categories for St.-Emilion’s classifications

Answer 23

Grand Cru Classe
Premier Grand Cru Classe

Question 24

What about Chenin Blanc makes it so easily susceptible to botrytis?

Answer 24

thin skins

Question 25

the local name for Cab Franc in Loire

Answer 25

Breton

Question 26

Muscadet AOC can include up to 10% this grape

Answer 26

Chardonnay

Question 27

the 3 Muscadet sub AOCs

Answer 27

Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOC Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOC

Question 28

What kind of wine is Anjou AOC

Answer 28

red: cab franc and/or cab sauv white: chenin blanc based

Question 29

t/f: Savennieres is typically dry

Answer 29

true, though sweet wine is allowed

Question 30

Rose d'Anjou is based on this grape

Answer 30

Grolleau

Question 31

Much of wine produced in Saumur is sold under this AOC

Answer 31

Saumur AOC

Question 32

Chenin Noir aka

Answer 32

Pineau d'Aunis

Question 33

Saumur is particularly known for...

Answer 33

sparkling wines

Question 34

Touraine AOC white are typically based on this grape

Answer 34

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 35

Touraine AOC reds and roses are based of a blend of these two grapes

Answer 35

Cab Franc and Malbec

Question 36

What grapes is Cheverny AOC based on?

Answer 36

w: sauv blanc and sauv gris r: pinot noir and gamay

Question 37

This AOC's white wines are made with sauv blanc and sauv gris. it's reds are based on pinot noir and gamay

Answer 37

Cheverny AOC

Question 38

the traditional measurement for the quantity of grapes allowed in a Champagne press

Answer 38

marc

Question 39

cuvee vs taille vs rebeche

Answer 39

juice from the free run + initial light press is the cuvee the juice from the next pressing is the taille juice from a third pressing is the rebeche

Question 40

what is taille primarily used for

Answer 40

used for demi-sec and extra dry production typically. sweetness masks the coarseness of this juice

Question 41

neutral tasting Champagne base wines

Answer 41

vins clairs

Question 42

Champagne aging reqs for nv vs v

Answer 42

nv : 15 (12 on lees) v: 3 yrs (12 on lees)

Question 43

what do the terms "grand cru" and "premier cru" indicate on a Champagne label and why is this rare?

Answer 43

indicates the Champagne was made purely from grapes sourced from grand cru or premier cru villages. rare because most Champagnes are blends from several area. really only found with small time producers

Question 44

Alsace lies across from this German wine region

Answer 44

Baden

Question 45

t/f: varietal wines in Alsace must be 100%

Answer 45

true

Question 46

Savignin Rose is known in Alsace by the name of

Answer 46

Klevender de Heiligenstein

Question 47

How many grapes are allowed in Alsace?

Answer 47

11

Question 48

What are blends called in Alsace?

Answer 48

Edelzwicker

Question 49

What is "Gentil" wine in Alsace

Answer 49

blend made up with at least half noble varieties

Question 50

What do the terms "Pinot" and "Pinot d'Alsace" indicate on an Alsace wine?

Answer 50

blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois vinified as a white wine

Question 51

the Cote d'Or lies southwest of this city

Answer 51

Dijon

Question 52

The term for an individual vineyard in Burgundy is..

Answer 52

Climat

Question 53

How many premier cru vineyards in Chablis?

Answer 53

40

Question 54

The one GC vineyard in Cote de Nuits that also produces Chardonnay

Answer 54

Musigny

Question 55

This GC vineyard in Cote de Beaune produces both red and white wine

Answer 55

Corton

Question 56

Commune AOCs of Cote de Nuits

Answer 56

Marsannay Fixin Gevrey-Chambertin Morey-Saint-Denis Chambolle-Musigny Vougeot Vosnee-Romanee Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 57

Most important commune of Cote de Beaune

Answer 57

Aloxe-Corton Pernand-Vergelesses Beaune Volnay Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet Ladoix-Serrigny

Question 58

t/f: Macon-Villages is approved only for 100% Chardonnay wines

Answer 58

true

Question 59

Where is St.-Veran?

Answer 59

Maconnais

Question 60

Where is Irancy AOC?

Answer 60

Yonne departement

Question 61

What kind of wine does Irancy AOC produce?

Answer 61

dry red wine based on Pinot Noir

Question 62

the prime viticultural areas of Rhone Valley essentially end at this city

Answer 62

Avignon

Question 63

dominant white grape of S Rhone

Answer 63

Grenache Blanc

Question 64

Saint-Peray produces still and sparkling wine from these two grapes

Answer 64

Marsanne and Rousanne

Question 65

Where is Cairanne AOC?

Answer 65

S Rhone

Question 66

Name 2 vin doux naturel AOCs in S Rhone

Answer 66

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau

Question 67

Tavel Rose is based on these two grapes

Answer 67

Grenache and Cinsault

Question 68

The town of Die is found along this river, a tributary to the Rhone

Answer 68

Drome River

Question 69

Clairette de Die AOC vs Cremant de Die AOC vs Clairette de Die Tradition AOC

Answer 69

Clairette de Die - 100% Clairette, trad method Cremant de Die - Clairette-based blend, trad method Clairette de Die Tradition - 75% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, 25% Clairette max; ancestral method

Question 70

Name a couple lesser known AOCs of S Rhone

Answer 70

Vinsobres AOC Cairanne AOC

Question 71

Where is Jurancon AOC and what types of wines does it produce?

Answer 71

SW France. Both dry and sweet white wine based on Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

Question 72

This AOC in SW France produces both dry and sweet white wines based on Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

Answer 72

Jurancon

Question 73

Where is Gaillac AOC and what kind of wine does it produce?

Answer 73

SW France. Diverse range of styles: bold red, dry and sweet white, sparkling wine

Question 74

Fitou AOC produces wines based on these grapes

Answer 74

Grenache and Carignan

Question 75

t/f: France is the world's leading producer of rose

Answer 75

true

Question 76

White Bandol is based on this grape

Answer 76

Clairette

Question 77

50% of Corsica wine is bottled under this IGP

Answer 77

L'Ile de Beaute (Isle of Beauty)

Question 78

Main AOC of Corsica

Answer 78

Vin de Corse AOC

Question 79

Where is Vin de Corse?

Answer 79

Main AOC of Corsica

Question 80

VDN made in Corsica

Answer 80

Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

Question 81

prestigous subregion of Vin de Corse AOC

Answer 81

Coteaux du Cap Corse

Question 82

White Vin de Corse is based on this grape

Answer 82

Rolle aka Fermentino

Question 83

Red Vin de Corse is based on a blend of these 3 grapes

Answer 83

Grenache, Sangiovese, Sciaccarello (aka Mammolo)

Question 84

t/f: sangiovese is commonly planted in Corsica

Answer 84

true