Mainly Austria and Switzerland questions 12.05.20

Question 1

List the DACs of Austria.

Answer 1

(x 18) – Vulcanland Steiermark, Sudsteiermark, Weststeiermark, Mittelburgenland, Eisenberg, Rosalia, Leithaberg, Neusiedlersee, Carnuntum, Weinviertel, Wiener Gemischter Satz, Traisental, Kamptal, Kremstal, Wachau, Thermenregion, Wagram, Ruster Ausbruch

Question 2

Who makes the Riesling Federspiel 1000-Eimer-Berg?

Answer 2

Domaine Wachau

Question 3

Describe a typical Spatrot-Rotgipfler and state in which region it is most commonly found. What is an unusual aroma characteristic that is often picked up in the wines?

Answer 3

A long lived white wine usually with some sweetness made by blending Zierfandler and Rotgipfler, usually in Thermenregion. It can often give an asparagus note.

Question 4

When would still white and red Austrian ‘Reserve’ wines be released and at what minimum alcohol level?

Answer 4

Whites - March 15th year after harvest, Reds - November 1st year after harvest, 13%

Question 5

What would be the maximum permitted alcohol for a wine labelled ‘Steinfeder’?

Answer 5

11.5%

Question 6

In which village would you find the Achleiten and Hochrain vineyards?

Answer 6

Weissenkirchen

Question 7

Who makes Riesling and Gruner Veltliner labelled ‘Piri’ and from which vineyard?

Answer 7

Nigl, Senftenberg

Question 8

What is the local name for limestone in Leithaberg?

Answer 8

Leithakalk

Question 9

What are permitted varietals for Leithaberg DAC?

Answer 9

Chardonnay, Neuberger, Weissburgunder, Blaufrankisch

Question 10

In which region would you find the major vineyards Kahlenberg, Georgenberg and Bisamberg?

Answer 10

Wien

Question 11

What is the maximum alcohol for a Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC with the designation Wien?

Answer 11

12.5%

Question 12

What is the minimum alcohol for a Single Vineyard Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?

Answer 12

12.5%

Question 13

What is the maximum percentage of any single variety in Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?

Answer 13

50%

Question 14

What are the permitted grape varieties and styles for Schilcher Klassik?

Answer 14

Still, frizzante, or fully sparkling. Blauer Wildbacher.

Question 15

Who makes the Unendlich and M cuvees? What does the M stand for?

Answer 15

FX Pichler, Monumental

Question 16

In which region would you find Erste Lage but no DAC?

Answer 16

Wagram

Question 17

Give five Ortswein villages from Wachau DAC.

Answer 17

Any 5 from - Loiben, Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen, Joching, Wösendorf, St. Michael, Spitz, Gut am Steg, Viessling, Elsarn, Mühldorf, Spitzer Graben, Schwallenbach, Willendorf, Groisbach, Aggsbach, Arnsdorf, Rührsdorf, Rossatz, Unterbergern, Mauternbach, Mautern, Baumgarten

Question 18

Who produces ‘Das Beste’ Gruner Veltliner and Riesling and are known for their Höhlgraben site?

Answer 18

Malat

Question 19

The following grapes are crossings of which varietals?
Zweigelt 
Gruner Veltliner 
Neuberger 
Rotgipfler 
Blaufrankisch

Answer 19

Zweigelt – Blaufrankisch x St Laurent
Gruner Veltliner – Traminer x St. Georgen
Neuberger – Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner
Rotgipfler – Traminer x Roter Veltliner
Blaufrankisch – Weisser Heunisch x Blauer Zimmettraube

Question 20

What is the minimum must weight in KMW for Ausbruch?

Answer 20

30 KMW

Question 21

List 5 Grand Crus of the Valais.

Answer 21

Fully, Saillon, Letroz, Chamoson, Vetroz, Conthey, St Leonard, Sierre, Sion

Question 22

Which Swiss AOC has an identical name to a French wine region?

Answer 22

Jura

Question 23

Which grape variety can carry the VITI quality label?

Answer 23

Merlot (Ticino)

Question 24

What are the subdivisions of Neuchatel?

Answer 24

La Beroche, The Coast, Entre-Deux-Lacs

Question 25

In Neuchatel, which grape variety can give slightly sparkling non-filtre under the AOC?

Answer 25

Chasselas

Question 26

What is the name for the label of quality in Neuchatel, named after a hod that was used to carry the grapes?

Answer 26

‘La Gerle’

Question 27

List the AOCs of the Vaud.

Answer 27

Vully, Bonvillars, Cote de l’Orbe, La Cote, Lavaux, Chablais, Dezaley, Calamin, Dezalay-Marzens

Question 28

What is the name of the local wine that is often made with Bondola plus other authorized red grapes in Ticino, referred to as a ‘Grotto’ wine.

Answer 28

Nostrano del Ticino

Question 29

What are the sub-regions of Geneva?

Answer 29

Mandement, Entre Arve et Rhone, Entre Arve et Lac

Question 30

State the following in relation to Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel:
Minimum vine age
Minimum must weight in Oechsle
Minimum aging in wood

Answer 30

Minimum vine age – 15 years
Minimum must weight in Oechsle - 130
Minimum aging in wood – 12 months

Question 31

In which region would you find the village of Rota?

Answer 31

Jerez

Question 32

A Moscatel de Setubal Superior would have a minimum age of _____ years.

Answer 32

5

Question 33

What are the minimum and maximum aging requirements for Malaga Anejo?

Answer 33

36-60 months

Question 34

Vino Generoso de Licor designated as Medium, Pale Cream and Cream are produced using which styles of Sherry respectively?

Answer 34

Amontillado, Fino and Oloroso

Question 35

Name one of the four different types of volcanic spoils on Madeira.

Answer 35

Any one of Saibro, Cascalho, Pedra Molle or Massapes

Question 36

List the districts of the Cape South Coast region?

Answer 36

Walker Bay, Overberg, Swellendam, Cape Algulhas, Elgin, Plettenberg Bay, Lower Duivenhocks River

Question 37

In which ward are South Africa’s highest elevation vineyards located?

Answer 37

Cederberg

Question 38

Which ward would you find between Riebeekberg and Groenekloof?

Answer 38

Malmesbury

Question 39

In which Communes would you find the following Cru?
Sarmassa 
Galina 
Ginestra 
Monprivato 
Panerole

Answer 39

Sarmassa – Barolo
Galina – La Morra
Ginestra – Monforte d’Alba
Monprivato – Castiglione Falletto
Panerole – Novello

Question 40

Who owns Domaine d’Auvenay?

Answer 40

Lalou Bize-Leroy