Mainly Greece and Austria - ST Questions 06.07.19 Flashcards
What is the name of the wind that blows down through the Aegean and is particularly strong on Santorini?
Meltemi
What’s the generic term for unknown white grapes in Greece?
Asproudes
What is Greece’s most planted grape variety?
Savatiano
Who makes Megas Oenos?
Domaine Skoura
Which Greek PDO for red wines allows for white grapes to be part of the blend?
Paros
Name 3 producers from Peloponnese.
Bizios Estate, Kokotos, Domaine Skouras, Monemvasia Winery, Mercouri, Gaia, Troupis, Bosinakis, Lantides
Name 3 producers from Macedonia.
Kir-Yianni, Boutari, Alpha, Pigasos, Gerovassilou, Diamantakos, Porto Carras, Tsantali
In which PDO would you find the Crus of Fytia and Ramnista?
Naoussa
Which historic Domaine is located in the Ilia PGI which shares its name with a locally produced grape?
Mercouri
What is a synonym for the Mercouri grape?
Refosco
Who makes the Gruner Veltliner from the Hinter der Burg vineyard?
Prager
What is the minimum alcohol level for Rosalia DAC’s reserve wines?
13%
What is Grande Rosalia?
A non DAC term for Rosalia red wines of minimum 13.5% that show oak influence.
What grape varieties are authorised for Rosalia DAC?
Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt
What are Rosolo and Rosalita?
Wines made outside the DAC regulations from the drying of hand harvested grapes. Rosolo is dry, and must be 15% abv, Rosolita is a sweet wine made using the same process.
What are the DACs of Steiermark?
Sud Steiermark, Vulcanland Steiermark, Weststeiermark
What are the four categories of Austrian Sekt Qualitätswein?
Klassik, Reserve, Grosse Reserve and Hauersekt
Smaragd barrel aged Gruner Veltliner must be over 12.5%. True or False?
False. Codex Wachau precludes oak aging
Which grapes are authorised for Premier Grand Cru status in the Vaud?
Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot
In Ticino, what are the two terms that relate to areas North and South of Monte Ceneri?
Sopraceneri, Sottoceneri
Which quality label awarded to Merlot only was introduced in 1948 in Ticino?
VITI
What is the minimum vine age for Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel wines?
15 years
Which grape varieties are authorised for Charte Grain Noble ConfidenCiel wines?
Ermitage (Marsanne), Petite Arvine, Amigne, Johannisberg (Silvaner), Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), Païen (Heida, Savagnin Blanc)
What variety is Radio-Coteau’s La Neblina made from?
Pinot Noir
In which AVA would you find Beatty Ranch vineyard?
Howell Mountain
In which AVA is Harlan estate located?
Oakville
What is the second wine of Continuum?
Novicium
In which AVA would you find Hyde vineyards?
Los Carneros
What AVA is essentially a monopole of Esterlina winery?
Cole Ranch
In which state would you find the Monticello AVA?
Virginia
Which two grapes form the parentage of Carmenere?
Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet
Name the sub regions of Atacama DO.
Valle de Copiapó DO, Valle del Huasco DO
What are the areas within the Elqui valley DO?
Costa: La Serena, Andes: Paiguano, Vicuña
Who makes Alta Tierra in the Elqui Valley?
Falernia
What is the name of the morning fog that rolls in to the Limari valley?
Camanchaca
In which area of Maipo would you find Casillero del Diablo’s original cellar?
Pirque
In what year was the Chillan Earthquake near Maule that proved to be a watershed moment for the Chilean wine industry?
1939
Who makes the Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec?
Catena Zapata
From what country does Maraschino cherry liqueur originate from?
Croatia
In beer history when was the Bavarian purity law passed and what is its German name?
1516, Reinheitsgebot
