KM MS Questions 05.10.24 Flashcards
Where is the name Fines Bulles used to categorize sparkling wines?
Loire valley
State two ways to block malolactic fermentation?
sulpur and cold temperatures, sterile filteration
What are the principal red grape varieties grown in Bellet AOP
Braquet and Fuella Nera
Which famous winemakers own Domaines de Triennes? Which region
owned by Aubert de Villaine and jacques Seysses (Dujac) in Provence
What are the permitted Grapes used for Oro/Ambra Marsala
Grillo, Cataratto, Damaschino, Ansonica (Inzolia)
What is the ratio of Aguardante to port addition
1 to 4, 20%
Where do you find the famous producer Pfaffl, weinbaugebiet
Weinviertal
How does pH or level of acidity affect the color of red wine?
The lower the pH / higher the acidity, the redder the wine will be. The higher the pH / lower the acidity in the wine the bluer the wine will look. pH affects the degree of ionization of anthocyanins
What is the capacity of a Doppelstuck
2400 ltr
Which grapes were crossed to create Dornfelder
Helfensteiner and Haroldrebe
Which country do you find the liqueur Unicum in
Hungary (secret herbs, over 40)
How many total points available for beneficio
2361 points, 1200 required for grade A
Which three rivers flow through Wachau
Melk, Krems, Danube
What are the terms Chauffage, Cintrage and Bousinage related to
Barrel making. Warming, shaping and toasting the staves, respectively
What is Moreira da Fonseca method
The method of awarding points to vineyards for port production licences
Where is Heiligenstein vineyard located
Zobing Village in Kamptal
Least amount of RS allowed in any port
17.5 g/l
Where can Cotes de Beaune villages wines be sourced from
Anywhere in Cote de Beaune except, Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe Corton and Beaune
What is a girasol used for?
A girasol is a gyropalette and is used for the automted remuage of hundreds of bottles of traditional method sparkling wine often for the production of Cava
Which premiere cru is located south of Musigny GC
La Combes de Orveaux
In which villages would you find the following Alsace Grand Crus?
Alsace Grand Cru Brand
Alsace Grand Cru Geisberg
Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg
Alsace Grand Cru Brand - Turckheim
Alsace Grand Cru Geisberg - Ribeauville
Alsace Grand Cru Hengst - Wintzenheim
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg - Andlau
What is the maximum yield for Alsace Grand Cru reds?
40 hl
Which AOP do you find the famous producer Regis Forey
Vosne Romanee
Which soil type in Chianti classico is considered better for Sangiovese
Galestro
Name two goals of cover crops
A) Prevent erosion B) bring nitrogen to soil C) Better water infiltration (reduces water runoff)
Which other GC abuts the Musigny GC
Clos Vougeot GC
Which DOCG do you find Tavarnelle and Poggibonsi in
Chianti Classico
What are the ageing requirements in Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Riserva - Min 2 years in wood, 6 months in bottle, release on Jan 1 of 6th year
Name three subregions of Neuchatel
La Beroche, The Coast, Entre deux Lacs
Who owns Clos de la Perriere monopole 1er Cru in Vougeot
Bertagna, Vougeot Clos de la Perriere monopole (Red)
Whichh other DOCG do you find overlapping Chianti Montalbano
Carmignano
Who made Cros Parantoux famous, who are the current owners? Which AOP
Henri Jayer made it famous, Emmanuel Rouget and Meo Camuzet. Vosne Romanee AOP
What is the main flavouring ingredient of Cynar? Which country
Artichokes. Italy
What is one drawback and one strength of Mendoza clone of Chardonnay
Prone to millerandage, Greater skin to juice ratio
What is the main subregion of Tucuman
Tafi
What are the two DOC’s of Argentina
Luzan de Cuyo, San Rafael
Which Chambolle Musigny 1er cru vineyard is adjecent to Bonnes Mares in the south
Les Fuees
What are patamares
Wider terraces in port vineyards that can be navigated by tractors
Which main river starts from and flows through Valais Canton
Rhone
What are main flavours in Amer Picon? Which country is it from
Dried Orange peel, chinchona and Gentian root. France
