Mainly S France - MA Questions 14.11.20

Question 1

What are the five subzones of Provence?

Answer 1

La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Frejus and Notre-Dame des Anges.

Question 2

Where would you find Chateau Pradeaux?

Answer 2

Bandol.

Question 3

What is the minimum ageing in wood for Bandol Rouge AOP?

Answer 3

18 months.

Question 4

What are the principal grapes for Palette Blanc AOP?

Answer 4

Min 55% combined Picardin, Clairette, Bourbulenc and Clairette Rose.

Question 5

In which AOP of Provence would you find a minimum requirement of 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera?

Answer 5

The roses and the reds of Bellet AOP.

Question 6

What is Doucillon Blanc?

Answer 6

A synonym for Bourboulenc in Cassis AOP.

Question 7

Where is Pierrevert AOP?

Answer 7

Provence.

Question 8

Which two Burgundian producers are behind the Domaine de Triennes project?

Answer 8

Jacques Seysses from Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine.

Question 9

What is the variety used for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP? What is the minimum residual sugar?

Answer 9

Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc. 90 grams/liter.

Question 10

What is the synonym for Vermentino in Patrimonio AOP?

Answer 10

Malvoisie de Corse.

Question 11

What is the principal grape in the roses and reds of Patrimonio AOP?

Answer 11

Nielluccio.

Question 12

What is the synonym for Ugni Blanc in Ajaccio AOP?

Answer 12

Rossola.

Question 13

What is another name for Sciaccarello in Corsica?

Answer 13

Mammolo.

Question 14

Name the AOPs in Languedoc producing red wines only.

Answer 14

Corbières-Boutenac AOP, Fitou AOP, Minervois-La Livinière AOP, Terrasses du Larzac AOP.

Question 15

What is the ageing requirement for Corbières-Boutenac AOP?

Answer 15

2 years.

Question 16

What are the unofficial subzones of Minervois?

Answer 16

L’Argent Double, La Clamoux, La Clause, Les Cotes Noires, Petit Causse and Les Serres.

Question 17

What are the principal grapes used in Malpere AOP?

Answer 17

Min 50% Merlot for reds and min 50% Cabernet Franc for roses.

Question 18

Name the Muscat AOPs of Languedoc.

Answer 18

Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois.

Question 19

When must Muscat de Nöel be bottled?

Answer 19

No later than December 1st of the year of the harvest.

Question 20

What are the principal varieties for Pic Saint-Loup AOP?

Answer 20

Syrah (min 30%), Grenache, Mourvedre.

Question 21

What is the minimum residual sugar for Banyuls Grand Cru Sec?

Answer 21

54 grams/liter.

Question 22

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required for Banyuls Grand Cru?

Answer 22

75%.

Question 23

Name the communes of Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP.

Answer 23

Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres.

Question 24

What style of wine does Grand Roussillon AOP produce?

Answer 24

VDN blanc, rose, rouge, rancio.

Question 25

Which Rivesaltes VDN requires 100% Grenache?

Answer 25

Rivesaltes VDN Grenat.

Question 26

Name the sweet wines appelations of Bergerac.

Answer 26

Monbazillac, Saussignac, Rosette, Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel.

Question 27

What style of wine does Gaillac Premières Côtes AOP produce? From which grapes?

Answer 27

Dry whites from min 50% combined Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len de l’El and Muscadelle + Max 50% combined SB and Ondenc.

Question 28

Principal variety for Fronton AOP.

Answer 28

Min 50% Negrette.

Question 29

Which river passes through Cahors?

Answer 29

Lot river.

Question 30

Which AOP shares the same area with Madiran?

Answer 30

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.

Question 31

What are the DO Zones of Valle de San Antonio?

Answer 31

1 Zone Valle de Leyda.

Question 32

Which 2 counties are located on Napa county’s Eastern border?

Answer 32

Yolo and Solano.

Question 33

Who is producing the wine T6 Cabernet Sauvignon? In which region?

Answer 33

Schrader. Oakville, Napa Valley.

Question 34

Name the 2 Vinos de Pago in Tierra Estrella, Navarra.

Answer 34

Senorio de Arizano and Prado Irache.

Question 35

What does “Cava” indicate on a Greek PGI wine label?

Answer 35

min 1 year ageing for white and rose with min 6 months in oak; min 3 years ageing for reds with min 1 year in oak

Question 36

What are the sub-regions of Dão?

Answer 36

Serra da Estrella, Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Silgueiros, Terras de Azurara, Terras de Senhorim.

Question 37

What are the two rivers in Tokaji?

Answer 37

Tisza and Bodrog.

Question 38

Which Bacterium is responsible for Crown Gall disease?

Answer 38

Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Question 39

Where is Offida DOCG? Grapes and styles.

Answer 39

Marche, Central Italy. Whites from min 85% Pecorino or Passerina. Reds from min 85% Montepulciano.

Question 40

What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais?

Answer 40

Fendant.