France, Bordeaux

Question 1

In ______ the “Institut National des appellation d’origine” (INAO) was created to delimit and enforce France’s wine appelation system

Answer 1

1935

Question 2

What exactly the “INAO” system stipulate?

Answer 2

1.Limits on yields
2.Vineyard density
3.traning & pruning techniques
4.Grape varieties
5.Method of production
6.Min alcohol levels
7.Min must weight
8.Geographical boundaries

Question 3

List the current wine classifications?

Answer 3

• Appellation d’Origine Controlee/Protegee (AOC/AOP)

*Vin de Pays / Indication Geographique Protege (IGP)

• Vin de France (formerly table wine).

Question 4

Which 2 natura features moderates the climate of Bordeaux region?

Answer 4

The Atlantic & Gironde estuary. protecting the vines from winter freezes and spring frost.

Question 5

In Bordeaux the producer using Bordeaux mixture of__________________ to avoid fungal problems

Answer 5

Mix of:
lime
cooper sulfates
water

Question 6

What does “Clairet wine” refers to?

Answer 6

a darker, more aromatic style of rose.

Question 7

List the 6 grapes allowed for Bordeaux red wines?

Answer 7

Cab Sauvignon
Merlot
Cab Franc
Petit Verdot
Malbec
Carmenere

Question 8

________ is the earliest grape to ripen, prefers clay-based soils, and the most planted grape in Bordeaux.

Answer 8

Merlot

Question 9

____________ performs admirably in well-drained gravel soils, which allows the vine’s root system to dig deeply, while slight water stress adds concentration to the fruit.

Answer 9

Cab Sauvignon

Question 10

____________ excels in limestone-based soils, which promote acidity and freshness in the wines.

Answer 10

Cab Franc

Question 11

Why rainfall is a challenge in Bordeaux during harvest and springtime?

Answer 11

*Can interrupt flowering, reducing yield and inviting rot

Question 12

Why the climate of Bordeaux is mild?

Answer 12

*The Atlantic gulf stream current, bringing warm waters up from the Caribbean, keeps the climate mild.

Question 13

Which are the 6 authorized red grapes for basic AOP Bordeaux wines?

Answer 13

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Malbec
Carmenere

Question 14

List the authorized white grapes, and additional compliment varieties for Bordeaux wines?

Answer 14

*Authorized:
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

*Compliment:
Ugni Blanc, Merlot Bllanc, Colombard

Question 15

In which Century Phylloxera arrived in Bordeaux?

Answer 15

• 19th Century

Question 16

Name the most planted white grape in France?

Answer 16

*Semillon

Question 17

Name the genetic parents of Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 17

Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc

Question 18

Who is the parent of (Merlot & Carmenere)?

Answer 18

Cabernet Franc

Question 19

Merlot buds and ripens __________ than Cab Sauvignon

Answer 19

• 2 weeks earlier