KM MS Questions 26.11.2023 Flashcards
What are the subs of Tras os Montes
Chaves, Valpacos & Planalto Mirandes
What is the main grape in Palmela reds
Castelao (66%)
In Portugal what is the name for partially fermented must preserved with alcohol used for fortification
Vinho abafado
3 DOPs of the Azores
Biscoitos, Graciosa, Pico
What does “reserva” indicate on a traditional method sparkling wine in Portugal
Minimium 12 months on lees prior to disgorgement
What is the most important white grape in Alentejano
Antão Vaz
Who owns Quinta do Roêda
Croft *Fladgate’s (parent company)
Name 3 white grapes used in Douro
Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Guveio
What is the synonym for Arinto in Vinho Verde
Pedernã
Where is Beira Interior, What are its sub-regions
Terras da Beira IGP, Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira and Pinhel
Which DOC in Lisboa is known to produce grapes used for aguardente
Lourinhã DOC, being located right on the coast is very cool and windy making fully ripening the grapes difficult
Who owns the single quintas Quinta do Agua Alta and Quinta do Gricha
Churchill’s
In which region would you find the following producers
Casa de Santar
Herdade do Esporao
Luis Pato
Casa de Santar – Dao
Herdade do Esporao – Alentejo
Luis Pato – Bairrada
What does the term “garrafeira” mean
Private cellar label indicating a minimum period of ageing before release, Tinto Garrafeira - min 30 months (12 in bottle), Branco and Rosado Garrafeira - min 12 months (6 in bottle
What is the minimum ageing requirement for Biscoitos Licoroso
24 months
Which mountain range protects Alenquer from the coastal strong winds, making it a little warmer and less windy than the rest of DOCs in Lisboa
Serra de Montejunto
In which DOPs would you find the Arrabida hills
Palmela and Setubal
List the DOPs of the Algarve
Lagos, Lagoa, Portimao, Tavira
What are the main grapes for Colares red and white wines respectively
Ramisco and Malvasia
Which island of the Azores produces unfortified, dry white table wines
Graciosa
Which of Alentejo’s sub-zones is located on the cool, granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains in the northernmost sector of the DOP, and is considered the most promising area in the region
Portalegre
Who makes the following wines
Pera-Manca
Batuta
Assobio
Chryseia
Pera-Manca – Cartuxa
Batuta – Niepoort
Assobio – Herdade do Esporao
Chryseia – Prats & Symington
In which DOP would you find the wine Medieval d’Ourem
Encostas d’Aire
What are the grapes used for red and white wines respectively in Ourem
Trincadeira, Fernao Pires
Which islands make up the Madeirense DOP
Madeira, Porto Santo
List the subzones of Beira interior DOP
Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira, Pinhel
What is the minimum alcohol for Vinho Verde,
a) without subzone
b) with subzone
c) varietal Alvarinho
without subzone – a) 8%
with subzone – b) 9%
varietal Alvarinho – c) 11. 5%
What is the principal grape for Bucelas
Arinto
Selecção and Palhete are special designations for wines in what region
Beira Interior
What is the minimum alcohol level for Vinho Verde
8%
What are the communes of Cote Rotie
Ampuis, Saint Cyr Sur Rhone, Tupin Semons
Name the mountains that shelter Rioja and Navarra to the North West
Cantabrian Mountains
What is the name of Ebro’s tributary where Rioja gets its name from
Oja
Which river runs along the Ribeiro DO
Miño River
What are the main soil types found in Sherry
Albariza (chalk), Barros (clay), Arenas (sandy)
Where is Valle de la Orotava DO
Tenerife, Canary Islands
Which grape variety can carry the VITI quality label
Merlot (Ticino)
What are the subdivisions of Neuchatel
La Beroche, The Coast, Entre-Deux-Lacs
List the zones of the Rapel valley
Colchagua and Cachapoal
From which grape is Pouilly-Sur-Loire produced
Chasselas
Who makes Clos de Coulaine and Haut de la Garde in Savennieres
Pierre Bise
How many bottles in a Nebuchadnezzar
20
Which two villages hold a 99% rating with the echelle de Cru
Mareuil-sur-Ay, Tauxieres
Name 2 CMs in Champagne
Nicolas Feuillatte, Jacquart, Mailly Grand Cru
What is the first vintage of Le Petit Cheval Blanc
2014
