Mainly Alsace, Jura and Savoie - ST Questions 25.04.20 Flashcards
Which communes can bottle Klevener de Heiligenstein?
Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Heiligenstein, Obernai, Goxwiller.
What is the maximum residual sugar allowed for a chaptalised Riesling?
6g/l
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?
1983, 2011
What are the smallest and largest Grand Crus in Alsace?
Kanzlerberg (3ha) and Schlossberg (80ha)
Name two Alsace Grand Crus that allow for blends of varietals and state the dominant grape in each.
Altenberg de Bergheim (Riesling), Kaefferkopf (Gewurztraminer)
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
Clos des Capucins – Domaine Weinbach Clos de la Faille – Albert Mann Clos Himmelreich – Lucien Albrecht Clos Rebberg – Marc Kreydenweiss Clos des Recollets – Lucien Albrecht
Name two Alsace Grand Crus that are located on primarily granite based soils.
Schlossberg, Kaefferkopf, Sommerberg, Brand
What is the most Southerly Alsace Grand Cru and what type of soil is it located on?
Rangen, Volcanic
Who makes Cuvee Colette and from which Grand Cru?
Weinbach, Schlossberg
What’s the minimum must weight for Vendange Tardive Riesling?
244 g/l
Which grapes can be used in Cremant d’Alsace?
Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir
What is the mandated minimum pressure in atmospheres for Cremant d’Alsace?
4 Atmospheres
What are the permitted varietals for all three colours of Cote de Toul AOP?
White - Auxerrois, Aubin
Rose - Pinot Noir, Gamay
Red – Pinot Noir
Name the producers of the following Cuvees?
Hengst ‘Samain’ Clos Jebsal Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ Jubilee Cuvee Cecile Clos Mathis
Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer Clos Jebsal – Zind Humbrecht Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ – Albert Boxler Jubilee – Hugel Cuvee Cecile – Lucien Albrecht Clos Mathis – Ostertag
Which AOP in Lorraine can produce varietally labelled Muller Thurgau?
Moselle
What is the minimum aging for Vin de Paille in the Jura?
3 years including 18 months in used oak casks
What grapes can be used in a Vin Jaune from Etoile and what is the maximum residual sugar allowed?
Savagnin (same as any Vin Jaune from Jura) and 3 g/l
Which AOPs in the Jura can produce red wine?
Arbois, Cote de Jura, Macvin
What grapes can be used for Macvin Rosé?
Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, (same as red)
How long must the eau de vie, used for fortification of Macvin be aged for?
14 months
In which communes can Chateau Chalon be produced?
Chateau Chalon, Domblans, Menetru le Vignoble, Nevy-Sur-Seille
What is the name of the bottle for Vin Jaune in Jura and what size is it?
Clavelin, 62cl
Which two lakes moderate the temperature in Savoie?
Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and Lake Bourget
Which Cru in Savoie must contain 50% Gringet?
Ayze
Which two grapes can be used as single varietals in Seyssel AOP?
Altesse or Molette
Which are the principal grapes for Bugey Montagnieu Mousseux and what is the aging period on the lees?
Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse 12 months
Which two Crus produce solely red wines from 100% Mondeuse?
Arbin and St Jean de la Porte
Which communes can add their names to the Roussette de Bugey AOP?
Montagnieu, Virieu le Grand
Which producer of Chateau Chalon also produces the Cotes de Jura ‘Ouille’ and ‘Pioche’?
Macle
Which regional PGI covers the Savoie and Haut Savoie departements?
Comtés Rhodaniens IGP
Which wineries make the following wines? Barolo Percristina Bussiador Chardonnay Langhe Rosso Pe Mol Ca d’Morissio Langhe Costa Russi
Barolo Percristina – Domenico Clerico Bussiador Chardonnay – Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso Pe Mol – Luciano Sandrone Ca d’Morissio – Giuseppe Mascarello Langhe Costa Russi – Angelo Gaja
What is the aging period for Taurasi Riserva?
4 years 18 months in wood
Which grapes can be labelled as single varietals in bianco Tullum DOCG?
Pecorino or Passerina
Which Lambrusco DOC is in Lombardy?
Montovano
In which County would I find the Leona Valley AVA?
Los Angeles County
Who owns and bottles the Backus vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and in which AVA?
Joseph Phelps, Oakville
Which states share the Mesilla Valley AVA?
Texas and New Mexico
In which regions of Italy are the following Orange wine producers located? Antonio Caggiano Frank Cornelissen Edi Kante Rinaldini
Antonio Caggiano – Campania
Frank Cornelissen – Sicily
Edi Kante – Friuli
Rinaldini – Emilia Romagna
List the subzones of Malaga.
Montes de Malaga, Manilva, Serrania de Ronda, Axarquia, Norte
What is Biodynamic preparation 507?
Valerian flowers juice applied to compost
