Mainly E Europe, Fortifieds, Pacific NW - ST Questions 21.03.20

Question 1

What is Szamorodni?

Answer 1

A mixture of Tokaj, aszu and non aszu grapes matured for min. 2 yrs in cask, often oxidative but sometimes under flor

Question 2

In Tokaj how does Forditas differ from Maslas?

Answer 2

By refermenting with pressed aszu paste instead of the spent lees

Question 3

Which Hungarian wine region is contiguous with Austria’s Burgenland?

Answer 3

Sopron

Question 4

What is the name of Hungary’s largest wine region?

Answer 4

Kunsag

Question 5

German synonym for Kekfrankos?

Answer 5

Lemberger

Question 6

Which Israeli wine region includes the hills around Jerusalem?

Answer 6

Judean Hills

Question 7

Of the three indigenous Israeli grapes, Jandali, Bittuni and Marawi, which makes red wine?

Answer 7

Bittuni

Question 8

Chateau Musar white is a blend of which grapes?

Answer 8

Obaideh and Merwah

Question 9

What is the name of the main white grape variety on Cyprus?

Answer 9

Xynisteri

Question 10

Name the country and region of the wine called Gurjaani from Alaverdi Monastery Marani. What type of wine is it?

Answer 10

Georgia, Kakheti. Orange wine.

Question 11

Which Russian region experiences extreme cold necessitating that vines are buried in soil during Winter?

Answer 11

Stavropol

Question 12

Which Romanian region shares a winemaking tradition with Moldova?

Answer 12

Moldavia

Question 13

Which Armenian zone contains 60% of the country’s vineyard acreage?

Answer 13

Ararat Valley

Question 14

The Bulgarian grape Rubin is a crossing of which varieties?

Answer 14

Nebbiolo and Syrah

Question 15

How would you call Pinot Grigio in Slovenia?

Answer 15

Sivi Pinot

Question 16

In which Austrian region and village would you find the vineyard of Burgbeg?

Answer 16

Spitz in Wachau

Question 17

Franz Weninger is a key producer in which DAC?

Answer 17

Mittelburgenland

Question 18

What are the criteria for a Grande Rosalia wine?

Answer 18

A Rosalia DAC wine that has min. 13.5% abv and a recognizable flavour of oak aging

Question 19

What would you typically make from the Blauer Wildbacher grape and in which sub-region?

Answer 19

Schilcher Rose wine from Westeiermark

Question 20

What’s the minimum must weight for an Ausbruch wine?

Answer 20

270 g/l

Question 21

What is the minimum lees aging and max press yield for Reserve and Grosse Reserve levels of Austrian Sekt?

Answer 21

Reserve – 18 months, 60%

Grosse Reserve – 30 months, 50%

Question 22

What is Sylvaner more commonly known as in Switzerland?

Answer 22

Johannisberg

Question 23

Carminoir is a crossing of which two grapes?

Answer 23

Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

Question 24

Which varieties are authorised for the Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel Seal?

Answer 24

Ermitage (Marsanne), Petite Arvine, Amigne, Johannisberg (Sylvaner), Malvoisie (PG), Paien (Savagnin)

Question 25

What are max yields for red grapes in the Douro valley?

Answer 25

55 hl/ha

Question 26

Which Port house makes the following Single Quintas?
Quinta Sao Luiz 
Quinta do Sagrado 
Quinta dos Canais 
Quinta do Cachao 
Quinta de Terra Feita

Answer 26

Quinta Sao Luiz – Kopke
Quinta do Sagrado – Calem
Quinta dos Canais – Cockburns
Quinta do Cachao – Messias
Quinta de Terra Feita – Taylor-Fladgate

Question 27

How long is the minimum period for estagio and for which wine is this relevant?

Answer 27

90 days, Madeira (period of rest after Estufa)

Question 28

What are the aging requirements for Malaga Noble?

Answer 28

24-36 months

Question 29

Name the 9 towns of Sherry production.

Answer 29

Jerez de la Frontera
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Sanlucar de Barrameda
Chiclana de Frontera
Puerto Real
Rota
Chipiona
Trebujena
Lebrija

Question 30

Which town marks the South Eastern border of the Sherry region?

Answer 30

Chiclana de Frontera

Question 31

Which is the largest Pago in Jerez?

Answer 31

Macharnudo

Question 32

What is the term used in Jerez to denote racking?

Answer 32

Desfangado

Question 33

Merenzao, Maturana Tinta and Trousseau are all synonyms for which grape found on the island of Madeira?

Answer 33

Bastardo

Question 34

In which DO would you most commonly find the grape Zalema?

Answer 34

Condado de Huelva

Question 35

Name 5 Napa valley floor AVAs.

Answer 35

Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St Helena, Calistoga.

Question 36

Which AVA is shared between Washington state and Idaho?

Answer 36

Lewis Clark Valley

Question 37

Which two producers combined to make Col Solare in which AVA? What’s the main grape? What’s the second wine?

Answer 37

Chateau St Michelle and Antinori in Red Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shining Hill is 2nd wine

Question 38

What are the 2 AVAs of Idaho?

Answer 38

Eagle Foothills, Snake River Valley

Question 39

What type of procedure is Mayorquine?

Answer 39

It’s a type of graft (double cleft)

Question 40

What is Biodynamic preparation 507?

Answer 40

Valerian flowers (juice applied to compost)