Labeling

Question 1

List German Prädikatwein levels from driest to sweetest

Answer 1

KabinetSpätleseAuslese BeerenausleseEisweinTrockenbeerenauslese

Question 2

In Germany what is VDP?How are bottles marked?What does the acronym VDP mean?

Answer 2

Independent group of self appointed best wine producers in Germany who have classified their vineyards which, by consensus, include most of the best sites in Germany. They apply a strict quality code for their wines.Generally reserved for dry Qualitätswein from best vineyard sites the wines are called Grosses Gewächs and the bottles are marked with GG and a bunch of grapes embossed on the bottle.VDP stands for Verband Deutcher Prädikatsweingüter

Question 3

In Germany what are PGI wines called?

Answer 3

Landwein

Question 4

In Austria what 2 names are used for PGI wines?

Answer 4

Landwein or Wein

Question 5

In Germany what does ‘Feinherb’ mean?

Answer 5

An unregulated German term for wines that are off-dry. Feinherb is often used in place of the less popular designation halbtrocken

Question 6

In Austrian Prädikatswein levels what is Ausbruch?

Answer 6

A level between Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese

Question 7

In Austrian Prädikatswein levels what is Strohwein or Schilfwein?

Answer 7

Wine made in the Spring from bunches of grapes that were dried on straw mats over the Winter

Question 8

In Austria what is DAC and what do the letters stand for?

Answer 8

If a region can agree Common grape varietySet of regulationsStyle of wineThey can apply for DAC statusIf someone, in that region, makes wine not conforming to DAC limits it can only be labelled with the name of one of 4 federal states in which the wine is madeDistrictus Austriae Controllatus

Question 9

In the Alsace if a wine is varietally labelled what must the wine contain?

Answer 9

Wine made from 100% of that grape

Question 10

What two names can be used for Alsace blended wine?

Answer 10

EdelzwickerOrGentil

Question 11

What is the difference between Alsace wine and Alsace Grand Cru?What must Grand Cru labels state?

Answer 11

Alsace wines are produced in the Alsace region but Grand Cru wines come from specific vineyards, so the wine comes from a Grand Cru vineyard.Grand Cru wines must state; Name of the vineyard, the vintage and the grape variety.

Question 12

In Alsace what does ‘Vendages Tardives’ mean?

Answer 12

Late Harvest grapes which may or may not be affected by Noble Rot, made into wines ranging from dry to medium sweet

Question 13

In Alsace what does ‘SGN’ stand for and what does it mean.

Answer 13

Sélection de Grains NoblesWine made from grapes affected by Noble RotAlways made in a sweet style

Question 14

What is Tokaji Szamorodni?

Answer 14

Szamorodni meaning ‘as it comes’Bunches of grapes containing a mixture of clean and Noble Rot affected grapes. The wine can be dry or sweet depending on the grape’s Noble Rot content.

Question 15

From 2013 regulations how many Putony can an Aszú wine have?

Answer 15

5 or 6Prior to 2013 3 and 4 was also possible

Question 16

What are the three categories of sweet wine in Tokaji?

Answer 16

Late HarvestAszúEszencia (means essence)

Question 17

In Burgundy What are Bourgogne Rouge and Bourgogne Blanc?

Answer 17

Regional red and white wines made from grapes from anywhere in Burgundy

Question 18

What are:Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de NuitsBourgogne Hautes Côtes de BeauneBourgogne Côtes ChalonnaiseMaconMacon Villages

Answer 18

Regional appellations limited to the named areaNote:Mâcon - Red and White wineMâcon Villages - White wine only

Question 19

In Burgundy Appellation Hierarchy what are e.g.Chablis, Meursault or Gevrey-Chambertin?

Answer 19

These are Commune (village) appellations

Question 20

Summarise ‘premier Cru’ in Burgundy

Answer 20

Wines made from grapes from respected vineyards that have produced high quality fruit for centuries. Several vineyards can combine their grapes as long as all come from the same commune.If 100% of the grapes come from the same vineyard then the wine is labelled with the name of the vineyard.

Question 21

Summarise requirements for Grand Cru in Burgundy

Answer 21

All grapes must come from a single vineyard and labelled with that name only + Grand Cru

Question 22

Name 2 Côtes de Nuits and 2 Côtes de Beaune Grand Crus

Answer 22

Chablis Grand CruGevrey-ChambertinVougeotVosne-RomanéeNuits-Saint-GeorgesAloxe-CortonBeaunePommard VolnayMeursaultPuligny-Montrachet Chassagne- Montrachet

Question 23

From lowest to highest list Burgundy Heirarchy

Answer 23

Grand CruPremier CruCommune AppellationsRegional AppellationsGeneric Bourgogne Rouge and Blanc

Question 24

If you were drinking a Cru Classé what would you be drinking?

Answer 24

According to the 1855 Classification one of the best red or sweet wines in Bordeaux

Question 25

What are the 2 regions plus 4 communes that have Cru Classé wines?

Answer 25

MedocHaut MedocSaint EstephePauillacSaint-JulianMargaux

Question 26

For Cru Classé wines does the Cru Classé status apply to the grapes or the Chateau?

Answer 26

ChateauThe appellation applies to the grapes

Question 27

If you were drinking Cru Bourgeois what would you be drinking?

Answer 27

Red wine from chateau not included in the 1855 class but awarded to individual wines (not chateau) annually only they have been passed by the tasting panel.

Question 28

If you were drinking Cru Classé white wine what would you be drinking?

Answer 28

Pessac-Leognan from Graves

Question 29

What are the 1855 crus for Sauternes?

Answer 29

Premier Cru SuperiorPremier CrusDuexieme Crus

Question 30

In Graves if you get Cru Classé for one colour wine will you get it for the other colour?

Answer 30

No, there are separate lists for red and white wines

Question 31

From bottom to top what is the hierarchy for Beaujolais wines?

Answer 31

Beaujolais CrusBeaujolais VillagesBeaujolais

Question 32

What are the 4 most famous Beaujolais Crus?

Answer 32

Moulin à VentFleurieMorgon Brouilly

Question 33

Does Pomerol follow the same hierarchy as Saint Emilion?

Answer 33

No, there is no formal hierarchy for Pomerol, despite some commanding very high prices the wines can only be labelled AOC (AC) or, more generically, Bordeaux or Bordeaux Superior

Question 34

You are drinking a French xxx Grand Cru Classé, what are you drinking?

Answer 34

Saint Emilion

Question 35

From bottom to top list the Saint Emilion Appellation hierarchy How often are the wines evaluated within the hierarchy?

Answer 35

Premier Grand Cru Classé (A)Premier Grand Cru Classé (B)Grand Cru Classé Saint-EmilionThere are reclassifications with the possibility of promotion / demotion at least every 10 years

Question 36

List the 4 Natural factors of wine

Answer 36

GrapesClimateWeatherSoil / Aspect