Mainly E Europe, Fortifieds, Pacific NW - ST Questions 21.03.20 Flashcards
What is Szamorodni?
A mixture of Tokaj, aszu and non aszu grapes matured for min. 2 yrs in cask, often oxidative but sometimes under flor
In Tokaj how does Forditas differ from Maslas?
By refermenting with pressed aszu paste instead of the spent lees
Which Hungarian wine region is contiguous with Austria’s Burgenland?
Sopron
What is the name of Hungary’s largest wine region?
Kunsag
German synonym for Kekfrankos?
Lemberger
Which Israeli wine region includes the hills around Jerusalem?
Judean Hills
Of the three indigenous Israeli grapes, Jandali, Bittuni and Marawi, which makes red wine?
Bittuni
Chateau Musar white is a blend of which grapes?
Obaideh and Merwah
What is the name of the main white grape variety on Cyprus?
Xynisteri
Name the country and region of the wine called Gurjaani from Alaverdi Monastery Marani. What type of wine is it?
Georgia, Kakheti. Orange wine.
Which Russian region experiences extreme cold necessitating that vines are buried in soil during Winter?
Stavropol
Which Romanian region shares a winemaking tradition with Moldova?
Moldavia
Which Armenian zone contains 60% of the country’s vineyard acreage?
Ararat Valley
The Bulgarian grape Rubin is a crossing of which varieties?
Nebbiolo and Syrah
How would you call Pinot Grigio in Slovenia?
Sivi Pinot
In which Austrian region and village would you find the vineyard of Burgbeg?
Spitz in Wachau
Franz Weninger is a key producer in which DAC?
Mittelburgenland
What are the criteria for a Grande Rosalia wine?
A Rosalia DAC wine that has min. 13.5% abv and a recognizable flavour of oak aging
What would you typically make from the Blauer Wildbacher grape and in which sub-region?
Schilcher Rose wine from Westeiermark
What’s the minimum must weight for an Ausbruch wine?
270 g/l
What is the minimum lees aging and max press yield for Reserve and Grosse Reserve levels of Austrian Sekt?
Reserve – 18 months, 60%
Grosse Reserve – 30 months, 50%
What is Sylvaner more commonly known as in Switzerland?
Johannisberg
Carminoir is a crossing of which two grapes?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
Which varieties are authorised for the Charte Grain Noble Confidenciel Seal?
Ermitage (Marsanne), Petite Arvine, Amigne, Johannisberg (Sylvaner), Malvoisie (PG), Paien (Savagnin)
What are max yields for red grapes in the Douro valley?
55 hl/ha
Which Port house makes the following Single Quintas? Quinta Sao Luiz Quinta do Sagrado Quinta dos Canais Quinta do Cachao Quinta de Terra Feita
Quinta Sao Luiz – Kopke Quinta do Sagrado – Calem Quinta dos Canais – Cockburns Quinta do Cachao – Messias Quinta de Terra Feita – Taylor-Fladgate
How long is the minimum period for estagio and for which wine is this relevant?
90 days, Madeira (period of rest after Estufa)
What are the aging requirements for Malaga Noble?
24-36 months
Name the 9 towns of Sherry production.
Jerez de la Frontera El Puerto de Santa Maria Sanlucar de Barrameda Chiclana de Frontera Puerto Real Rota Chipiona Trebujena Lebrija
Which town marks the South Eastern border of the Sherry region?
Chiclana de Frontera
Which is the largest Pago in Jerez?
Macharnudo
What is the term used in Jerez to denote racking?
Desfangado
Merenzao, Maturana Tinta and Trousseau are all synonyms for which grape found on the island of Madeira?
Bastardo
In which DO would you most commonly find the grape Zalema?
Condado de Huelva
Name 5 Napa valley floor AVAs.
Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St Helena, Calistoga.
Which AVA is shared between Washington state and Idaho?
Lewis Clark Valley
Which two producers combined to make Col Solare in which AVA? What’s the main grape? What’s the second wine?
Chateau St Michelle and Antinori in Red Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shining Hill is 2nd wine
What are the 2 AVAs of Idaho?
Eagle Foothills, Snake River Valley
What type of procedure is Mayorquine?
It’s a type of graft (double cleft)
What is Biodynamic preparation 507?
Valerian flowers (juice applied to compost)
