Mainly Portugal and USA - ST Questions 20.07.19

Question 1

Name the subs of Dao and main grape varieties used.

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the minimum alcohol for Dao Tinta Garrafeira?

Answer 2

11.5%

Question 3

Which Port house first produced Barca Velha and when?

Answer 3

Ferreira, 1952

Question 4

Which company owns Ferreira?

Answer 4

Sogrape

Question 5

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

Answer 5

13%, 12 months

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira

Question 7

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

Answer 7

David Bruce Chardonnay 1973, Freemark Abbey Cabernet 1969

Question 8

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

Answer 8

1972, Bernard Portets

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Above 30 degrees

Question 10

In which AVA is Dunn family vineyards based?

Answer 10

Howell mountain

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Wild Horse Valley

Question 12

Which Sonoma County AVA directly abuts Mount Veeder AVA?

Answer 12

Moon Mountain AVA

Question 13

In which AVA would you find the Stagecoach vineyard?

Answer 13

Atlas Peak AVA

Question 14

Who owns the monopole Clos Marey-Monge?

Answer 14

Chateau de Pommard

Question 15

Name the Fiefs Vendeen subs

Answer 15

Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Pernand Vergelesses

Question 17

Ancienne Cuvee Carnot, name the producer appellation and cru

Answer 17

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 1er Cru

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Chorey and Saint Romain

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Solutré-Pouilly

Question 20

Name the DO Pagos of Valencia.

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What did VCIG stand for in Spanish wine law?

Answer 21

Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica

Question 22

What are the main white grapes for DO Monterrei?

Answer 22

Dona Blanca, Godello, Treixadura

Question 23

What’s a synonym for Dona Blanca?

Answer 23

Moza Fresca

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Prieto Picudo

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Artadi

Question 26

State 5 Priorat ‘Vino do Pueblo’ villages

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What are the subs of Costas del Segre?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

In which Rioja village would you find Finca Allende?

Answer 28

Briones

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Prince Edward County

Question 30

What are the major winegrowing regions of Quebec?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Name 2 subs of Okanagan valley added in 2019.

Answer 31

Naramata Bench, Skaha Bench

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Vins de Curé

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Jasper Hill, Heathcote

Question 34

Which GI sits between Southern Fleurieu and Langhorne Creek?

Answer 34

Currency Creek

Question 35

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

Answer 35

70 years

Question 36

Where would you find the unofficial sub region Rotorua?

Answer 36

Waikato

Question 37

Which natural feature divides Marlborough from Nelson?

Answer 37

Richmond Range

Question 38

Name a monopole from Grafen Neipperg in Wurttemberg

Answer 38

Schwaigern Ruthe

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Stein

Question 40

What is the Japanese name for lees in Sake production?

Answer 40

Kasu