Mainly Alsace, Jura and Savoie - ST Questions 25.04.20

Question 1

Which communes can bottle Klevener de Heiligenstein?

Answer 1

Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Heiligenstein, Obernai, Goxwiller.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

6g/l

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

1983, 2011

Question 4

What are the smallest and largest Grand Crus in Alsace?

Answer 4

Kanzlerberg (3ha) and Schlossberg (80ha)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Altenberg de Bergheim (Riesling), Kaefferkopf (Gewurztraminer)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Clos des Capucins – Domaine Weinbach
Clos de la Faille – Albert Mann
Clos Himmelreich – Lucien Albrecht
Clos Rebberg – Marc Kreydenweiss
Clos des Recollets – Lucien Albrecht

Question 7

Name two Alsace Grand Crus that are located on primarily granite based soils.

Answer 7

Schlossberg, Kaefferkopf, Sommerberg, Brand

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Rangen, Volcanic

Question 9

Who makes Cuvee Colette and from which Grand Cru?

Answer 9

Weinbach, Schlossberg

Question 10

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

Answer 10

244 g/l

Question 11

Which grapes can be used in Cremant d’Alsace?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

4 Atmospheres

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Name the producers of the following Cuvees?

Hengst ‘Samain’ 
Clos Jebsal 
Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ 
Jubilee 
Cuvee Cecile 
Clos Mathis

Answer 14

Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer
Clos Jebsal – Zind Humbrecht
Sommerberg ‘Dudenstein’ – Albert Boxler
Jubilee – Hugel
Cuvee Cecile – Lucien Albrecht
Clos Mathis – Ostertag

Question 15

Which AOP in Lorraine can produce varietally labelled Muller Thurgau?

Answer 15

Moselle

Question 16

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

Answer 16

3 years including 18 months in used oak casks

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Which AOPs in the Jura can produce red wine?

Answer 18

Arbois, Cote de Jura, Macvin

Question 19

What grapes can be used for Macvin Rosé?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

14 months

Question 21

In which communes can Chateau Chalon be produced?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Clavelin, 62cl

Question 23

Which two lakes moderate the temperature in Savoie?

Answer 23

Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and Lake Bourget

Question 24

Which Cru in Savoie must contain 50% Gringet?

Answer 24

Ayze

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Altesse or Molette

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse 12 months

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Arbin and St Jean de la Porte

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Montagnieu, Virieu le Grand

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Macle

Question 30

Which regional PGI covers the Savoie and Haut Savoie departements?

Answer 30

Comtés Rhodaniens IGP

Question 31

``` Which wineries make the following wines? Barolo Percristina Bussiador Chardonnay Langhe Rosso Pe Mol Ca d’Morissio Langhe Costa Russi ```

Answer 31

``` Barolo Percristina – Domenico Clerico Bussiador Chardonnay – Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso Pe Mol – Luciano Sandrone Ca d’Morissio – Giuseppe Mascarello Langhe Costa Russi – Angelo Gaja ```

Question 32

What is the aging period for Taurasi Riserva?

Answer 32

4 years 18 months in wood

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Pecorino or Passerina

Question 34

Which Lambrusco DOC is in Lombardy?

Answer 34

Montovano

Question 35

In which County would I find the Leona Valley AVA?

Answer 35

Los Angeles County

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Joseph Phelps, Oakville

Question 37

Which states share the Mesilla Valley AVA?

Answer 37

Texas and New Mexico

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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

Question 39

List the subzones of Malaga.

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What is Biodynamic preparation 507?

Answer 40

Valerian flowers juice applied to compost