Learning Outcome 1: Environment, Growing, Vineyard, Style.

Question 1

Spanish Labelling. Typically Young, fruity. Not subjected to ageing requirements, typically released in the year following the vintage. Primary fruit flavours derived from the grape varieties used.

Answer 1

Joven

Question 2

Spanish Labelling. Must be aged in oak barrels prior to release. During this time, it will gain secondary oak-derived flavours (vanilla, smoke, cedar) alongside its primary fruit flavours.

Answer 2

Crianza

Question 3

Spanish Labelling. Must age for extended periods of time before release, both in oak barrels and in-bottle. Over time, the tannins soften and some of the fresh red fruit flavours become cooked or dried in character. Final wines have complex layers of primary fruit flavours, secondary oak-derived flavours and tertiary notes of dried fruit and mushrooms.

Answer 3

Reserva

Question 4

Spanish Labelling. Subject to highest minimum ageing requirements and tyically have most pronounced secondary and teriary aromas.

Answer 4

Gran Reserva

Question 5

Alsace Labelling. Regional Appelation thart covers entire area. Wines from here are usually labelled with their grape variety.

Answer 5

Alsace AOC

Question 6

Alsace Labelling. This appelaiton covers specific vineyards mostly found on stee floped foothils of Vosges Mountains facing east/south east. Wines made from Pinot Gris, Gewurztraimer and Riesling eligible for this labelling.

Answer 6

Alsace Grand Cru AOC

Question 7

Alsace Labelling. Late harvest in French can only be used in Alsace. Term typically denotes a medium to sweet wine made from extra ripe grapes. Wines from Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraimer can all be labeled. Grand Cru and AOC can be labelled as this.

Answer 7

Verdanges Tardvies VT

Question 8

French Protected Designation of Origin AOP

Answer 8

Appellation d’origine protege

Question 9

French Protected Designation of Origin AOC

Answer 9

Appellation d’origine controlee

Question 10

French Protected Geographical Indication IGP

Answer 10

Indication geographique protegee

Question 11

French Protected Geographical Indication VdP

Answer 11

Vin de pays

Question 12

Italy Protected Designation of Origin DOC

Answer 12

Denominazione di origine controllata

Question 13

Italy Protected Designation of Origin DOCG

Answer 13

Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita

Question 14

Italy Protected Geographical Indication IGT

Answer 14

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Question 15

Spain Protected Designation of Origin DO

Answer 15

Denominacion de origen

Question 16

Spain Protected Designation of Origin DOCa

Answer 16

Denominacion de origen Calificada

Question 17

Spain Protected Geographical Indication VT

Answer 17

Vino de la Tierra

Question 18

Germany Protected Designation of Origin Q

Answer 18

Qualitatswein

Question 19

Germany Protected Designation of Origin P

Answer 19

Pradikatswein

Question 20

Germany Protected Geographical Indication L

Answer 20

Landwein