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Mainly Alsace, Jura and Savoie - ST Questions 25.04.20 Flashcards

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1
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Which communes can bottle Klevener de Heiligenstein?

A

Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Heiligenstein, Obernai, Goxwiller.

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What is the maximum residual sugar allowed for a chaptalised Riesling?

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6g/l

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In what year did the Alsace Grand Cru AOC become operational and in what year did the number of Grand Cru appellations increase from 1 to 51?

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1983, 2011

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What are the smallest and largest Grand Crus in Alsace?

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Kanzlerberg (3ha) and Schlossberg (80ha)

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Name two Alsace Grand Crus that allow for blends of varietals and state the dominant grape in each.

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Altenberg de Bergheim (Riesling), Kaefferkopf (Gewurztraminer)

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Who produces wines from the following Clos vineyards which are not located in Grand Crus?

Clos des Capucins 
Clos de la Faille 
Clos Himmelreich 
Clos Rebberg 
Clos des Recollets
A 
Clos des Capucins – Domaine Weinbach
Clos de la Faille – Albert Mann
Clos Himmelreich – Lucien Albrecht
Clos Rebberg – Marc Kreydenweiss
Clos des Recollets – Lucien Albrecht
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Name two Alsace Grand Crus that are located on primarily granite based soils.

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Schlossberg, Kaefferkopf, Sommerberg, Brand

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What is the most Southerly Alsace Grand Cru and what type of soil is it located on?

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Rangen, Volcanic

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Who makes Cuvee Colette and from which Grand Cru?

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Weinbach, Schlossberg

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What’s the minimum must weight for Vendange Tardive Riesling?

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244 g/l

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Which grapes can be used in Cremant d’Alsace?

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Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir

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What is the mandated minimum pressure in atmospheres for Cremant d’Alsace?

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4 Atmospheres

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What are the permitted varietals for all three colours of Cote de Toul AOP?

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White - Auxerrois, Aubin
Rose - Pinot Noir, Gamay
Red – Pinot Noir

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Name the producers of the following Cuvees?

Hengst ‘Samain’ 
Clos Jebsal 
Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ 
Jubilee 
Cuvee Cecile 
Clos Mathis
A 
Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer
Clos Jebsal – Zind Humbrecht
Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ – Albert Boxler
Jubilee – Hugel
Cuvee Cecile – Lucien Albrecht
Clos Mathis – Ostertag
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Which AOP in Lorraine can produce varietally labelled Muller Thurgau?

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Moselle

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What is the minimum aging for Vin de Paille in the Jura?

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3 years including 18 months in used oak casks

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What grapes can be used in a Vin Jaune from Etoile and what is the maximum residual sugar allowed?

A

Savagnin (same as any Vin Jaune from Jura) and 3 g/l

18
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Which AOPs in the Jura can produce red wine?

A

Arbois, Cote de Jura, Macvin

19
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What grapes can be used for Macvin Rosé?

A

Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, (same as red)

20
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How long must the eau de vie, used for fortification of Macvin be aged for?

A

14 months

21
Q

In which communes can Chateau Chalon be produced?

A

Chateau Chalon, Domblans, Menetru le Vignoble, Nevy-Sur-Seille

22
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What is the name of the bottle for Vin Jaune in Jura and what size is it?

A

Clavelin, 62cl

23
Q

Which two lakes moderate the temperature in Savoie?

A

Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and Lake Bourget

24
Q

Which Cru in Savoie must contain 50% Gringet?

A

Ayze

25
Q

Which two grapes can be used as single varietals in Seyssel AOP?

A

Altesse or Molette

26
Q

Which are the principal grapes for Bugey Montagnieu Mousseux and what is the aging period on the lees?

A

Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse 12 months

27
Q

Which two Crus produce solely red wines from 100% Mondeuse?

A

Arbin and St Jean de la Porte

28
Q

Which communes can add their names to the Roussette de Bugey AOP?

A

Montagnieu, Virieu le Grand

29
Q

Which producer of Chateau Chalon also produces the Cotes de Jura ‘Ouille’ and ‘Pioche’?

A

Macle

30
Q

Which regional PGI covers the Savoie and Haut Savoie departements?

A

Comtés Rhodaniens IGP

31
Q 
Which wineries make the following wines?
Barolo  Percristina 
Bussiador Chardonnay 
Langhe Rosso Pe Mol 
Ca d’Morissio 
Langhe Costa Russi
A 
Barolo  Percristina –  Domenico Clerico
Bussiador Chardonnay – Aldo Conterno
Langhe Rosso Pe Mol – Luciano Sandrone
Ca d’Morissio – Giuseppe Mascarello
Langhe Costa Russi – Angelo Gaja
32
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What is the aging period for Taurasi Riserva?

A

4 years 18 months in wood

33
Q

Which grapes can be labelled as single varietals in bianco Tullum DOCG?

A

Pecorino or Passerina

34
Q

Which Lambrusco DOC is in Lombardy?

A

Montovano

35
Q

In which County would I find the Leona Valley AVA?

A

Los Angeles County

36
Q

Who owns and bottles the Backus vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and in which AVA?

A

Joseph Phelps, Oakville

37
Q

Which states share the Mesilla Valley AVA?

A

Texas and New Mexico

38
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In which regions of Italy are the following Orange wine producers located?
Antonio Caggiano 
Frank Cornelissen 
Edi Kante 
Rinaldini
A

Antonio Caggiano – Campania
Frank Cornelissen – Sicily
Edi Kante – Friuli
Rinaldini – Emilia Romagna

39
Q

List the subzones of Malaga.

A

Montes de Malaga, Manilva, Serrania de Ronda, Axarquia, Norte

40
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What is Biodynamic preparation 507?

A

Valerian flowers juice applied to compost

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