General Theory Review Flashcards
Which term has a defined seimaibuai: Tokubetsu, Junmai, Honjozo?
Honjozo
Which appellation in Bordeaux received permission to irrigate under strict controls in 2022?
Pomerol AOP
What is the most planted varietal in Entre-Deux-Mers?
Merlot (used in Bordeaux AOP wines)
What are progni?
Small tributary rivers in Valpolicella
Name 3 DOC Gs that border Friuli.
- Lisona
- Colli di Conegliano
- Piave Malanotte
What is sotol made from?
A species of succulent. Desert spoon.
When was the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC established?
1968
What is the maximum yield allowed for Grosses Gewächs (GG) wines in the Pfalz?
50 hectoliters per hectare
List the three historically famous producers from the Mittelhaardt.
- Bürklin-Wolf
- Bassermann-Jordan
- Von Buhl
What is unique about the vineyards in Wissembourg and Schweigen?
Schweigen Sonnenberg GL is split between France and Germany
Who produces “Excellence” in Brazil?
Moët et Chandon
What is the minimum ABV set by the EU for brandy?
36%
Name 3 MGA located in Neive.
- Albesani
- Starderi
- Currà
- Serraboella
- Canova
- Gallina
What style of wine is Barolo Chinato?
Aromatized
Name 3 producers of Barolo Chinato.
- Cappellano
- Cocchi
- Vajra
- Damilano
- Borgogno
What was the first commercially released wine from Margaret River GI?
Tom Cullity’s Vasse Felix Riesling
What is court-noué?
Fanleaf virus
What Combe directly affects Bonnes Mares?
Combe d’Ambin
What is the driest GI of the Port Phillip Zone?
Geelong
What are the four aging tiers of Rutherglen Muscat?
- Rutherglen 3-5
- Classic 6-10
- Grand 11-19
- Rare 20+
Which vintage was impacted by the fires of Black Saturday in Victoria?
2009
Where is the Botanist Gin made?
Bruichladdich in Islay
Name the three defined subcategories of genever.
- Jonge
- Oude
- Corenwyn
Which winemaker’s efforts saved the Nascetta grape from near extinction?
What DOCG did the Canelli DOCG used to be a subregion of?
Asti DOCG
What was the first Piemontese DOCG for white wine?
Gavi DOCG, 1998
What is Nebbiolo called in Carema?
Picotener
What is the main red and white varietal of Roero DOCG?
- Barbera (red)
- Arneis (white)
White wine in the Costa della Sesia DOC are made from which grape?
100% Erbaluce
Can you provide an example of Vodka produced from Grapes?
Ciroc
Name 2 requirements for Flavored Vodka in the United States.
- Must be made with vodka which natural flavors have been added, with or without the addition of sugar
- Must be bottled at no less than 30% ABV
- Must be labeled with the name of the dominant flavor
What is the base material for Belvedere?
Rye
During which growth stage can winter wheat withstand freezing temperatures?
Early vegetative
What wines in Alsace must be hand-harvested?
- VT
- SGN
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir labeled by lieu-dit
What is the Alleinbesitz of Müller-Catoir?
Haardt Bürgergarten Im Breumel (also labeled as ‘Breumel in den Mauern’ since this is a walled Grosse Lage vineyard within the Bürgergarten Erst Lage)
In what Gemeinde is Im Sonnenschein?
Siebeldingen
What is the main viticultural hazard in the McLaren Vale G.I.?
Drought
What are the elevations of High Eden G.I. and the Barossa Valley G.I.?
- High Eden: 450-550m
- Barossa Valley: 100-270m
What producer makes ‘Dead Arm Shiraz’ and what does Dead Arm refer to?
- D’Arenberg
- Eutypa
Who is the producer of ‘Basket Press’ Shiraz?
Rockford, Barossa Valley
What percentage of Barossa vines are over 100 years old?
2%
What is the minimum ABV for Scotch?
40%
Clos Napoleon 1er Cru is a monopole of what producer?
Pierre Gelin
If a wine is labeled Vin de Vinoteca, how long was it aged?
1 year in barrel, 4 years in bottle
In what sub-AVA would one find the Sokol Blosser vineyard?
Dundee Hills
What is the capital of the Marche region and what DOC does it lie within?
- Ancona
- Conero
Who is Gaspard de Sterimberg?
Knight wounded in the Crusades in the 13th century, settled on a hill in Hermitage
What are the three communes of Cote-Rotie?
- St-Cyr-sur-le-Rhone
- Ampuis
- Tupin et Semons
What producer makes the Saint-Joseph wine “Clos Florentin”?
Jean-Louis Chave
What is the maximum residual sugar for an Amarone with 16% ABV?
11 g/l
What is the grape variety of Breganze Torcolato DOC?
100% Vespaiola (locally called Vespaiolo)
What is the minimum aging requirement for Cristalino Tequila?
1 year
What highly prized Agave species grows at high elevations in the wild in the shade of oak trees?
Tobala
What are the requirements for Branco wines in Val dos Vinhedos DO?
Min. 60% Chardonnay with Riesling Italico, 6 months of aging
Which Washington AVA is the Champoux vineyard located in?
Horse Heaven Hills
Yering Station partners with which Champagne house for their sparkling wine in Yarra Valley?
Devaux for their Yarrabank line
Which winery did Eben Sadie help found in Priorat?
Terroir al Limit
Where is the Sanford and Benedict Vineyard located?
Santa Rita Hills
What are the main grapes of Cassis Blanc?
- Marsanne
- Clairette
How long must Franciacorta Riserva spend on lees?
60 months
What were the first crus approved by the INAO of Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine?
- Clisson
- Gorges
- Le Pallet
What is a Quiote?
The flowering stalk that shoots up from the agave plant when it reaches the end of its life cycle
How many times can you harvest agave?
One
What is the major soil type found in the Russian River Valley?
Goldridge Sandy Loam
Where is Monte Rosso located, and what are its famous soils?
- Moon Mountain AVA
- Famous for its red volcanic soils
What two areas of Colchagua DO zone were promoted to DO in 2018?
- Los Lingues
- Apalta
Which river runs through Buzet AOP?
Baïse River
What grapes are allowed in the blend in addition to Tannat in Madiran AOP?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Fer Servadou
Name 3 AOC’s in the Dordogne Valley.
- Bergerac
- Rosette
- Pecharmant
- Monbazillac
- Montravel
What 3 major wine regions surround Umbria?
- Marche
- Lazio
- Tuscany
Name 3 AOCs in the Lot Valley.
- Cahors
- Marcillac
- Estaing
