Mainly Portugal and USA - ST Questions 20.07.19 Flashcards
Name the subs of Dao and main grape varieties used.
Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Silgueiros, Serra de Estrella, Terras de Azarara, Terras de Senhorim. Whites – Encruzado, Bical. Reds – Touriga Nacional, Jaen
What is the minimum alcohol for Dao Tinta Garrafeira?
11.5%
Which Port house first produced Barca Velha and when?
Ferreira, 1952
Which company owns Ferreira?
Sogrape
What is minimum alcohol and aging for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?
13%, 12 months
Which grape varieties are authorised for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?
Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira
Which wines came last in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting?
David Bruce Chardonnay 1973, Freemark Abbey Cabernet 1969
When was Clos du Val founded and who was its first winemaker?
1972, Bernard Portets
Above a slope of how many degrees is vine cultivation forbidden in the Napa Valley?
Above 30 degrees
In which AVA is Dunn family vineyards based?
Howell mountain
In which Napa AVA would you find the Heron Lake vineyard?
Wild Horse Valley
Which Sonoma County AVA directly abuts Mount Veeder AVA?
Moon Mountain AVA
In which AVA would you find the Stagecoach vineyard?
Atlas Peak AVA
Who owns the monopole Clos Marey-Monge?
Chateau de Pommard
Name the Fiefs Vendeen subs
Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix
In which appellation would you find the 1er crus, Creux de la Net, En Caradeux, and Les Fichots?
Pernand Vergelesses
Ancienne Cuvee Carnot, name the producer appellation and cru
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 1er Cru
Name two villages in the Cote de Beaune with no 1er crus
Chorey and Saint Romain
Which commune produces both Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint-Veran?
Solutré-Pouilly
Name the DO Pagos of Valencia.
El Terrerazo, Los Balageuses, Chozas Carrascal, Vera de Estenas
What did VCIG stand for in Spanish wine law?
Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica
What are the main white grapes for DO Monterrei?
Dona Blanca, Godello, Treixadura
What’s a synonym for Dona Blanca?
Moza Fresca
Which local grape is blended with Mencia in Tierra de Leon?
Prieto Picudo
Which famous winery based in Rioja Alavesa left the Rioja DOCa in 2015?
Artadi
State 5 Priorat ‘Vino do Pueblo’ villages
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
What are the subs of Costas del Segre?
Pallars Jussà, Artesa de Segre, Valls del Riu Corb, Segrià, Garrigues, Urgell and Raïmat.
In which Rioja village would you find Finca Allende?
Briones
In which VQA would you find Norman Hardie and Rosehall Run?
Prince Edward County
What are the major winegrowing regions of Quebec?
Eastern Townships, Montérégie, Ouest-du-Québec, Centre-du-Québec, Est-du-Québec
Name 2 subs of Okanagan valley added in 2019.
Naramata Bench, Skaha Bench
In British Columbia what is the name for wines made from dried grapes?
Vins de Curé
Who makes Emily’s Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc and in which GI?
Jasper Hill, Heathcote
Which GI sits between Southern Fleurieu and Langhorne Creek?
Currency Creek
What’s the minimum age for a survivor vine in Barossa’s Old Vine charter?
70 years
Where would you find the unofficial sub region Rotorua?
Waikato
Which natural feature divides Marlborough from Nelson?
Richmond Range
Name a monopole from Grafen Neipperg in Wurttemberg
Schwaigern Ruthe
In which village would you find the ‘Hund’ Erste Lage vineyard?
Stein
What is the Japanese name for lees in Sake production?
Kasu
