Mainly S France - MA Questions 14.11.20 Flashcards
What are the five subzones of Provence?
La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Frejus and Notre-Dame des Anges.
Where would you find Chateau Pradeaux?
Bandol.
What is the minimum ageing in wood for Bandol Rouge AOP?
18 months.
What are the principal grapes for Palette Blanc AOP?
Min 55% combined Picardin, Clairette, Bourbulenc and Clairette Rose.
In which AOP of Provence would you find a minimum requirement of 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera?
The roses and the reds of Bellet AOP.
What is Doucillon Blanc?
A synonym for Bourboulenc in Cassis AOP.
Where is Pierrevert AOP?
Provence.
Which two Burgundian producers are behind the Domaine de Triennes project?
Jacques Seysses from Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine.
What is the variety used for Muscat du Cap Corse AOP? What is the minimum residual sugar?
Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc. 90 grams/liter.
What is the synonym for Vermentino in Patrimonio AOP?
Malvoisie de Corse.
What is the principal grape in the roses and reds of Patrimonio AOP?
Nielluccio.
What is the synonym for Ugni Blanc in Ajaccio AOP?
Rossola.
What is another name for Sciaccarello in Corsica?
Mammolo.
Name the AOPs in Languedoc producing red wines only.
Corbières-Boutenac AOP, Fitou AOP, Minervois-La Livinière AOP, Terrasses du Larzac AOP.
What is the ageing requirement for Corbières-Boutenac AOP?
2 years.
What are the unofficial subzones of Minervois?
L’Argent Double, La Clamoux, La Clause, Les Cotes Noires, Petit Causse and Les Serres.
What are the principal grapes used in Malpere AOP?
Min 50% Merlot for reds and min 50% Cabernet Franc for roses.
Name the Muscat AOPs of Languedoc.
Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois.
When must Muscat de Nöel be bottled?
No later than December 1st of the year of the harvest.
What are the principal varieties for Pic Saint-Loup AOP?
Syrah (min 30%), Grenache, Mourvedre.
What is the minimum residual sugar for Banyuls Grand Cru Sec?
54 grams/liter.
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required for Banyuls Grand Cru?
75%.
Name the communes of Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP.
Caramany, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres.
What style of wine does Grand Roussillon AOP produce?
VDN blanc, rose, rouge, rancio.
Which Rivesaltes VDN requires 100% Grenache?
Rivesaltes VDN Grenat.
Name the sweet wines appelations of Bergerac.
Monbazillac, Saussignac, Rosette, Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel.
What style of wine does Gaillac Premières Côtes AOP produce? From which grapes?
Dry whites from min 50% combined Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len de l’El and Muscadelle + Max 50% combined SB and Ondenc.
Principal variety for Fronton AOP.
Min 50% Negrette.
Which river passes through Cahors?
Lot river.
Which AOP shares the same area with Madiran?
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
What are the DO Zones of Valle de San Antonio?
1 Zone Valle de Leyda.
Which 2 counties are located on Napa county’s Eastern border?
Yolo and Solano.
Who is producing the wine T6 Cabernet Sauvignon? In which region?
Schrader. Oakville, Napa Valley.
Name the 2 Vinos de Pago in Tierra Estrella, Navarra.
Senorio de Arizano and Prado Irache.
What does “Cava” indicate on a Greek PGI wine label?
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
What are the sub-regions of Dão?
Serra da Estrella, Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Silgueiros, Terras de Azurara, Terras de Senhorim.
What are the two rivers in Tokaji?
Tisza and Bodrog.
Which Bacterium is responsible for Crown Gall disease?
Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Where is Offida DOCG? Grapes and styles.
Marche, Central Italy. Whites from min 85% Pecorino or Passerina. Reds from min 85% Montepulciano.
What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais?
Fendant.
