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MA MS Questions 13.01.2024 Flashcards

1
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What is Capsule Congé?

A

The CRD cap (relating to French taxes), with a portrait of Marianne, means that the wine taxes have been paid to the General Directorate of Customs and Excise. This allows wine to circulate and therefore to be sold. The capsule colour is green for AOC wines.

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2
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When making Gentil can the varieties be vinified together or separately?

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Each variety must be vinified separately and must officially qualify as an AOC Alsace wine, then blended.

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3
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How else can “Flûte d’Alsace” bottle be called?

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“Vin du Rhin” bottle.

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4
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What are the districts of Luján de Cuyo?

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Agrelo IG
Las Compuertas IG
Vistalba IG

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5
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What are the grapes used for the white wines of Côtes de Toul AOP?

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Auxerrois and Aubin

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6
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What is the name for Lake Geneva in France?

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Lac Leman.

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7
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The intent to produce a Grand Cru wine in Alsace must be declared before which date?

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March 1st of the harvest year.

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8
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Vines used for wine certified by VIGNO must be of what minimum age?

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30 years

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9
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In the Itata sub region, the two main rivers are Rio Itata and which other?

A

Rio Nublé

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10
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Marchigüe, Lolol, and San Fernando are DO areas of ?

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Colchagua

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11
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When can VT and SGN be released?

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June 1st of the second year following the harvest.

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12
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What are the two fortified wines in Rueda? Which one is aged biologically under flor?

A

Rueda Dorado.
Rueda Palido aged under flor.

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13
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What are the subzones of Bugey?

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Manicle, Montagnieu, Cerdon.

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14
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Which grape is excluded from the production of vin de paille in Jura?

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Pinot Noir

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15
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What are the aging requirements for a Jura Vin de Paille?

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Minimum 3 years including 18 months in oak

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16
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What is the maximum yield in hl/ha allowed in Chateau Chalon AOP?

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30 hl/ha

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17
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Which Savoie crus contain 100% Mondeuse?

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Arbin and St Jean de la Porte

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18
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Which AOPs can produce Vin de Paille in Jura?

A

Arbois, L’Etoile and Côtes du Jura

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19
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Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends?

A

Gewurztraminer

20
Q

Who makes Clos de la Faille, where and from which grape?

A

Albert Mann, Alsace, Pinot Noir.

21
Q

Which Alsace AOP subzone can be stated on the label for both red and white wines?

A

Côte de Rouffach

22
Q

Which communes may add their names to the appellation in Roussette de Bugey AOP? What is the grape?

A

Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand

100% Roussette (Altesse)

23
Q

Which soil in the Loire Valley can also be called Oxfordian limestone?

A

caillottes (a mix of limestone and gravel)

griottes (a mix of limestone and clay)

24
Q

In which AOP would you find the producer René Renou?

A

Bonnezeaux AOP, Loire Valley

25
Q

Which AOP is the smallest in Anjou-Saumur?

A

Coulee de Serrant AOP, 7 hectares.

26
Q

Which appellation in Touraine uses 100% Romorantin grape in its wines?

A

Cour-Cheverny AOP.

27
Q

In which AOP of the Loire would you find the producer Domaine Tassin?

A

Sancerre

28
Q

Under what synonym is the Malvar grape of Vinos de Madrid DO known as in Montilla-Moriles?

A

Layren

29
Q

Who owns Quinta do Retiro Nuovo?

A

Wiese & Krohn

*Fladgate (parent company)

30
Q

Within which DO of Spain would you find the subzone Vinalopo?

A

Alicante DO

31
Q

What are the ageing requirements for Vin Santo del Chianti DOC?

A

Vin Santo - released after 1st of November in the 3rd year

Vin Santo Riserva - released after 1st November in the 4th Year

32
Q

What are the sub-regions of Ribera del Guadiana?

A

Ribera Alta de Guadiana
Ribera Baja de Guadiana
Matanegra
Canamero
Montanchez
Tierra de Barros

33
Q

Where would you find the valleys of Tumbaya, Tilcara and Humahuaca?

A

Jujuy IG province, North Region

34
Q

Within which GI would you find the producer Caledonia Australis?

A

Gippsland

35
Q

Where would you find Garys’ Vineyard?

A

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, Central Coast, California. Famous for Pinot Noir.

36
Q

What are the DOs of Tenerife?

A

Ycoden - Daute - Isora
Valle de la Orotava
Tacoronte - Acentejo
Valle de Guimar
Abona

37
Q

Who make the following wines?
a. Entity Shiraz
b. Ironstone Pressing GSM
c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre
d. Block 6 Shiraz
e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz

A

a. Entity Shiraz – John Duval
b. Ironstone Pressing GSM – D’Arenberg
c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre – Shobbrook
d. Block 6 Shiraz – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards
e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz - Langmeil

38
Q

Which native Australian pest is commonly known by the initials LBAM?

A

Light Brown Apple Moth

39
Q

From which subzone of Malaga are Sierras de Málaga DO wines primarily sourced?

A

Serrania de Rhonda.

40
Q

In which GI would you find the producer ‘Tar and Roses’?

A

Goulbourn Valley

41
Q

What are the regions of Rio Grande do Sul?

A

Serra Gaúcha (Vale dos Vinhedos sub-region)
São Joaquim
Serra do Sudeste
Campanha

42
Q

Which 2 counties are located on Napa county’s Eastern border?

A

Yolo and Solano.

43
Q

What does “Colheita Seleccionada” indicate on a Portuguese wine label?

A

“Selected Harvest” - Official designation for DOC/DOP wines with outstanding organoleptic characteristics and a minimum of 1% abv higher than the appellation requires; must always carry the vintage.

44
Q

What are the AVAs of Willamette Valley AVA?

A

Dundee Hills AVA
Eola-Amity Hills AVA
McMinnville AVA
Ribbon Ridge AVA
Chehalem Mountain AVA
Yamhill-Carlton District AVA
Van Duzer Corridor AVA
Tualatin Hills AVA
Laurelwood AVA
Lower Long Tom AVA
Mount Pisgah Polk County Oregon AVA

45
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In which GI would you find Balgownie estate?

A

Bendigo

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