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KM MS Questions 26.11.2023 Flashcards

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1
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What are the subs of Tras os Montes

A

Chaves, Valpacos & Planalto Mirandes

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What is the main grape in Palmela reds

A

Castelao (66%)

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3
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In Portugal what is the name for partially fermented must preserved with alcohol used for fortification

A

Vinho abafado

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4
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3 DOPs of the Azores

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Biscoitos, Graciosa, Pico

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5
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What does “reserva” indicate on a traditional method sparkling wine in Portugal

A

Minimium 12 months on lees prior to disgorgement

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6
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What is the most important white grape in Alentejano

A

Antão Vaz

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7
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Who owns Quinta do Roêda

A

Croft *Fladgate’s (parent company)

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8
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Name 3 white grapes used in Douro

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Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Guveio

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9
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What is the synonym for Arinto in Vinho Verde

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Pedernã

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10
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Where is Beira Interior, What are its sub-regions

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Terras da Beira IGP, Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira and Pinhel

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11
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Which DOC in Lisboa is known to produce grapes used for aguardente

A

Lourinhã DOC, being located right on the coast is very cool and windy making fully ripening the grapes difficult

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12
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Who owns the single quintas Quinta do Agua Alta and Quinta do Gricha

A

Churchill’s

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13
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In which region would you find the following producers
Casa de Santar
Herdade do Esporao
Luis Pato

A

Casa de Santar – Dao
Herdade do Esporao – Alentejo
Luis Pato – Bairrada

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14
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What does the term “garrafeira” mean

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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

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15
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for Biscoitos Licoroso

A

24 months

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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

A

Serra de Montejunto

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In which DOPs would you find the Arrabida hills

A

Palmela and Setubal

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18
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List the DOPs of the Algarve

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Lagos, Lagoa, Portimao, Tavira

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What are the main grapes for Colares red and white wines respectively

A

Ramisco and Malvasia

20
Q

Which island of the Azores produces unfortified, dry white table wines

A

Graciosa

21
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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

A

Portalegre

22
Q

Who makes the following wines
Pera-Manca
Batuta
Assobio
Chryseia

A

Pera-Manca – Cartuxa
Batuta – Niepoort
Assobio – Herdade do Esporao
Chryseia – Prats & Symington

23
Q

In which DOP would you find the wine Medieval d’Ourem

A

Encostas d’Aire

24
Q

What are the grapes used for red and white wines respectively in Ourem

A

Trincadeira, Fernao Pires

25
Q

Which islands make up the Madeirense DOP

A

Madeira, Porto Santo

26
Q

List the subzones of Beira interior DOP

A

Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira, Pinhel

27
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What is the minimum alcohol for Vinho Verde,
a) without subzone
b) with subzone
c) varietal Alvarinho

A

without subzone – a) 8%
with subzone – b) 9%
varietal Alvarinho – c) 11. 5%

28
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What is the principal grape for Bucelas

A

Arinto

29
Q

Selecção and Palhete are special designations for wines in what region

A

Beira Interior

30
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level for Vinho Verde

A

8%

31
Q

What are the communes of Cote Rotie

A

Ampuis, Saint Cyr Sur Rhone, Tupin Semons

32
Q

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

A

Cantabrian Mountains

33
Q

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

A

Oja

34
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Which river runs along the Ribeiro DO

A

Miño River

35
Q

What are the main soil types found in Sherry

A

Albariza (chalk), Barros (clay), Arenas (sandy)

36
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Where is Valle de la Orotava DO

A

Tenerife, Canary Islands

37
Q

Which grape variety can carry the VITI quality label

A

Merlot (Ticino)

38
Q

What are the subdivisions of Neuchatel

A

La Beroche, The Coast, Entre-Deux-Lacs

39
Q

List the zones of the Rapel valley

A

Colchagua and Cachapoal

40
Q

From which grape is Pouilly-Sur-Loire produced

A

Chasselas

41
Q

Who makes Clos de Coulaine and Haut de la Garde in Savennieres

A

Pierre Bise

42
Q

How many bottles in a Nebuchadnezzar

A

20

43
Q

Which two villages hold a 99% rating with the echelle de Cru

A

Mareuil-sur-Ay, Tauxieres

44
Q

Name 2 CMs in Champagne

A

Nicolas Feuillatte, Jacquart, Mailly Grand Cru

45
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What is the first vintage of Le Petit Cheval Blanc

A

2014

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