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Mainly Alsace, Jura, Savoie - ST Questions 19.09.20 Flashcards

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1
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Name the smallest and largest Alsace Grand Crus as well as the communes in which they are located.

A

Kanzlerberg, Bergheim. Schlossberg, Kayserberg and Keintzheim.

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

A

Cote de Rouffach

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What is the name for an Alsace blended wine which requires a minimum 50% of a noble varietal?

A

Gentil

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Who makes Clos de la Faille?

A

Albert Mann

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5
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Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends?

A

Gewurztraminer

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List the communes that can bottle Klevener de Heiligenstein.

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Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Heiligenstein, Obernai, Goxwiller

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From which Grand Cru does A360P come from and who makes it?

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Muenchberg, Ostertag

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Who makes the following cuvees?
Hengst ‘Samain’ 
Jubilee 
Cuvee Henri 
Sommerberg ‘Wiptal’
A

Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer
Jubilee – Hugel
Cuvee Henri – Lucien Albrecht
Sommerberg ‘Wiptal’ – Albert Boxler

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What are the maximum yields for SGN wines in Alsace?

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40 hl/ha

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What is the minimum potential alcohol for an Alsace Riesling Grand Cru?

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11%

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Which Grand Cru is exceptionally known for its slate soils and for which varietal is it synonymous?

A

Kastelberg, Andlau – Riesling

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State whether the following are Haut Rhin or Bas Rhin.
Kirchberg de Barr 
Kitterle, Guebwiller 
Mambourg, Sigolsheim 
Praeletenberg, Keintzheim 
Zotzenberg, Mittelbergheim
A 
Kirchberg de Barr – Bas Rhin
Kitterle, Guebwiller – Haut Rhin
Mambourg, Sigolsheim – Haut Rhin
Praeletenberg, Keintzheim – Bas Rhin
Zotzenberg, Mittelbergheim – Bas Rhin
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Which was generally considered the best vintage of the 1990s?

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1990

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What is the maximum allowable residual sugar in g/l for a chaptalized Riesling in Alsace AOP?

A

6 g/l

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What is the name of the local pink sandstone?

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Gres de Vosges

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Which communes can appear on the label of a Jura Vin de Paille?

A

Arbois, l’Etoile, Cote de Jura

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17
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Which grapes can be used for Vin de Paille in Jura?

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Chardonnay, Trousseau, Poulsard, Savagnin

18
Q

Which Savoie crus contain 100% Mondeuse?

A

Arbin, St Jean de la Porte

19
Q

The appellations Seyssel and Bugey are situated to the North and West respectively of which lake?

A

Lake Bourget

20
Q

Seyssel can varietally labelled as which grape?

A

Molette

21
Q

Which communes can add their names to the label of a Roussette de Bugey AOP wine?

A

Montagnieu, Virieu le Grand

22
Q

Describe the style and state the method of production of a Bugey Cerdon AOP wine.

A

A sparkling Rosé with medium sweetness made by method ancestrale

23
Q

List the communes of Chateau Chalon AOP.

A

Château-Chalon, Domblans, Menétru-le-Vignoble, Nevy-sur-Seille

24
Q

Who makes the following Cuvees?
la Cuvee des Poetes
Fleur de Chardonnay
Rocailles

A

la Cuvee des Poetes – Domaine Ligier
Fleur de Chardonnay – Domaine Labet
Rocailles – Pierre Boniface

25
Q

Domaine Macle is most famous for producing wine from which appellation?

A

Chateau Chalon

26
Q

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

A

30 h/ha

27
Q

What is the name and size in cl of the Chateau Chalon bottle?

A

Clavelin, 62cl

28
Q

Which Jurassic grape has the synonyms Bastardo, Merenzao, Maturana Tinta and Verdejo Negro?

A

Trousseau

29
Q

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

A

Minimum 3 years including 18 months in oak

30
Q

What is the minimum length of time grapes must be dried for to make Vin de Paille in Jura?

A

6 weeks

31
Q

How many Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru vineyards have recently been approved?

A

22

32
Q

Which of the recently approved Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru vineyards is split between Solutre-Pouilly and Fuisse?

A

Vers Cras

33
Q

What is the principal grape for Coteaux de Giennois blanc?

A

Sauvignon Blanc (100%)

34
Q

In which region would you find the DOCG Colli Bolognese Classico Pingoletto?

A

Emilia Romagna

35
Q

What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco?

A

2 yrs including 9 months in oak/chestnut (4 yrs riserva)

36
Q

Name a sub GI of the Goulbourn valley.

A

Nagambie Lakes

37
Q

State the required varietals for wines labelled as Topaque and Apera.

A

Topaque – Muscadelle, Apera – Can be any (usually PX and Palomino)

38
Q

List the Zones of Chile’s Maule sub-region.

A

Tutuven, Loncomilla, Claro

39
Q

Name the dominant varietal, minimum vine age and vine training requirements for wines labelled VIGNO in Chile.

A

Carignan (min 85%), 35 yrs vine age, Head trained bush vines

40
Q

From when would the following Banyuls styles be authorised for release?
Rimage
Traditionnel
Hors d’Age

A

Rimage – May 1st after harvest
Traditionnel – Mar 1st in 3rd year after harvest
Hors d’Age – Sep 1st in 5th year after harvest

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