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KM CMS Questions - 21.11.2023 Flashcards

1
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Name the AOPs in Languedoc producing red wines only

A

Corbières-Boutenac AOP, Fitou AOP, Minervois-La Livinière AOP, Terrasses du Larzac AOP

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2
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What is the minimum percentage of Fer required in Marcillac AOP

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90%

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3
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What is the ageing requirement for Corbières-Boutenac AOP

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2 years

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4
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What are the principal grapes used in Malpere AOP

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Min 50% Merlot for reds and min 50% Cabernet Franc for roses

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5
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Name the Muscat AOPs of Languedoc

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Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

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6
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What is the name of the limestone slabs that underlie the region of Madiran

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Greppe

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7
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When must Muscat de Nöel be bottled

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No later than December 1st of the year of the harvest

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8
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What are the principal varieties for Pic Saint-Loup AOP

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Syrah (min 30%), Grenache, Mourvedre

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9
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Banyuls Grand Cru Sec

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54 grams/liter

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10
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required for Banyuls Grand Cru

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75%

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11
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Which AOP wine of the Languedoc is made with 100% Grenache Gris

A

Sable de Camargue Gris de Gris

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12
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In which appellation is Raffiat de Moncade a dominant grape variety

A

Bearn

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13
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Name the subzone designations of Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP

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Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres

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14
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Carignan is only allowed in Caramanay and Lesquerde under which condition

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That it is vinified using Carbonic Maceration

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15
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Boutenac wines are generally dominated by which grape

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Carignan 30-50%

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16
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What style of wine does Grand Roussillon AOP produce

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VDN blanc, rose, rouge, rancio

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17
Q

Which Rivesaltes VDN requires 100% Grenache

A

Rivesaltes VDN Grenat

18
Q

List the Bergerac sweet wine appellations

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Monbazillac, Saussignac, Rosette, Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel

19
Q

Principal variety for Fronton AOP

A

Min 50% Negrette

20
Q

Which river passes through Cahors

A

Lot river

21
Q

Lauzet is a grape used in Vin Blanc de Palmer but is also associated with which appellation in SW France

A

Jurancon

22
Q

Which river passes through Limoux

A

Aude

23
Q

What is the dominant grape for Grange des Pere blanc

A

Roussanne

24
Q

Which AOP shares the same area with Madiran

A

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

25
Q

What grapes other than Malbec are allowed in the wine of Cahors

A

Merlot and Tannat

26
Q

Which appellation has the subzone “Coteaux de la Vézère”

A

Corrèze

27
Q

What are the primary grape varieties of Coteaux de la Vézère

A

Chenin Blanc & Cabernet Franc

28
Q

What style of wine does Gaillac Premières Côtes AOP produce. From which grapes

A

Dry whites from min 50% combined Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len de l’El and Muscadelle + Max 50% combined SB and Ondenc

29
Q

Vinum La Colombiere is made from which grape

A

Negrette

30
Q

What are the permitted varieties in Cremant de Limoux

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min 50% Chardonnay, Chenin blanc 10-40%, max 20% Mauzac and PN

31
Q

What is the most common variety in white Faugeres

A

Roussanne (30-70%)

32
Q

Who makes the following wines
A360P
Riesling Grand Cru Hengst ‘Samain’
Clos Jebsal
Riesling Cuvee Henri
Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’

A

A360P – Ostertag
Riesling Grand Cru Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer
Clos Jebsal – Zind Humbrecht
Riesling Cuvee Henri – Lucien Albrecht
Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ – Albert Boxler

33
Q

What are the communes of Cote Rotie

A

Ampuis, Saint Cyr Sur Rhone, Tupin Semons

34
Q

Name the mountains that shelter Rioja and Navarra to the North West

A

Cantabrian Mountains

35
Q

What is the name of Ebro’s tributary where Rioja gets its name from

A

Oja

36
Q

Which river runs along the Ribeiro DO

A

Miño River

37
Q

In which County would I find the Leona Valley AVA

A

Los Angeles County

38
Q

Who owns and bottles the Backus vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and in which AVA

A

Joseph Phelps, Oakville

39
Q

Which states share the Mesilla Valley AVA

A

Texas and New Mexico

40
Q

What are the three sub varieties of Torrontes in Argentina

A

Riojana, San Juanino, Mendocino

41
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What are the subs if the Uco Valley

A

Tupungato, Tunuyan, San Carlos

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