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Mainly Portugal and USA - ST Questions 20.07.19 Flashcards

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1
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Name the subs of Dao and main grape varieties used.

A

Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Silgueiros, Serra de Estrella, Terras de Azarara, Terras de Senhorim. Whites – Encruzado, Bical. Reds – Touriga Nacional, Jaen

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What is the minimum alcohol for Dao Tinta Garrafeira?

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11.5%

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3
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Which Port house first produced Barca Velha and when?

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Ferreira, 1952

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4
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Which company owns Ferreira?

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Sogrape

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5
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What is minimum alcohol and aging for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?

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13%, 12 months

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6
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Which grape varieties are authorised for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?

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Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira

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7
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Which wines came last in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting?

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David Bruce Chardonnay 1973, Freemark Abbey Cabernet 1969

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8
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When was Clos du Val founded and who was its first winemaker?

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1972, Bernard Portets

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9
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Above a slope of how many degrees is vine cultivation forbidden in the Napa Valley?

A

Above 30 degrees

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10
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In which AVA is Dunn family vineyards based?

A

Howell mountain

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In which Napa AVA would you find the Heron Lake vineyard?

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Wild Horse Valley

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Which Sonoma County AVA directly abuts Mount Veeder AVA?

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Moon Mountain AVA

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In which AVA would you find the Stagecoach vineyard?

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Atlas Peak AVA

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14
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Who owns the monopole Clos Marey-Monge?

A

Chateau de Pommard

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Name the Fiefs Vendeen subs

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Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix

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16
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In which appellation would you find the 1er crus, Creux de la Net, En Caradeux, and Les Fichots?

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Pernand Vergelesses

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17
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Ancienne Cuvee Carnot, name the producer appellation and cru

A

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 1er Cru

18
Q

Name two villages in the Cote de Beaune with no 1er crus

A

Chorey and Saint Romain

19
Q

Which commune produces both Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint-Veran?

A

Solutré-Pouilly

20
Q

Name the DO Pagos of Valencia.

A

El Terrerazo, Los Balageuses, Chozas Carrascal, Vera de Estenas

21
Q

What did VCIG stand for in Spanish wine law?

A

Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica

22
Q

What are the main white grapes for DO Monterrei?

A

Dona Blanca, Godello, Treixadura

23
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What’s a synonym for Dona Blanca?

A

Moza Fresca

24
Q

Which local grape is blended with Mencia in Tierra de Leon?

A

Prieto Picudo

25
Q

Which famous winery based in Rioja Alavesa left the Rioja DOCa in 2015?

A

Artadi

26
Q

State 5 Priorat ‘Vino do Pueblo’ villages

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La Morera de Montsant, Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Escaladei, Porrera, Poboleda, La Vilella Baixa, La Vilella Alta, El Lloar, Masos del Terme de Falset, Solanes del Terme de El Molar, Torroja del Priorat on label followed by “Vi de la Vila

27
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What are the subs of Costas del Segre?

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Pallars Jussà, Artesa de Segre, Valls del Riu Corb, Segrià, Garrigues, Urgell and Raïmat.

28
Q

In which Rioja village would you find Finca Allende?

A

Briones

29
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In which VQA would you find Norman Hardie and Rosehall Run?

A

Prince Edward County

30
Q

What are the major winegrowing regions of Quebec?

A

Eastern Townships, Montérégie, Ouest-du-Québec, Centre-du-Québec, Est-du-Québec

31
Q

Name 2 subs of Okanagan valley added in 2019.

A

Naramata Bench, Skaha Bench

32
Q

In British Columbia what is the name for wines made from dried grapes?

A

Vins de Curé

33
Q

Who makes Emily’s Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc and in which GI?

A

Jasper Hill, Heathcote

34
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Which GI sits between Southern Fleurieu and Langhorne Creek?

A

Currency Creek

35
Q

What’s the minimum age for a survivor vine in Barossa’s Old Vine charter?

A

70 years

36
Q

Where would you find the unofficial sub region Rotorua?

A

Waikato

37
Q

Which natural feature divides Marlborough from Nelson?

A

Richmond Range

38
Q

Name a monopole from Grafen Neipperg in Wurttemberg

A

Schwaigern Ruthe

39
Q

In which village would you find the ‘Hund’ Erste Lage vineyard?

A

Stein

40
Q

What is the Japanese name for lees in Sake production?

A

Kasu

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