Mainly South Africa - MA Questions 03.04.21 Flashcards
Which grape was historically called the Green Grape in South Africa?
Semillon.
Who was the first to replant with Bordeaux varieties in South Africa?
Billy Hofmeyr.
Which grape gave an indication to the South African authorities that smuggling activities with plant material were going on in the 80’s?
Auxerrois.
When was the Cape Winemakers Guild established?
1982.
When was the quota system eliminated which allowed for the expansion of the existing areas as well as the development of the cooler coastal areas?
1992.
Which two districts have the largest number of private producers in SA?
Stellenbosch and Paarl.
Which SA district has the largest number of cooperatives?
Breedekloof.
What are the districts of the KwaZulu-Natal GI?
Central Drakensberg and Lions River.
Which more profitable crop is placing viticulture at risk in Elgin?
Apples.
What is the maximum size in hectares for a single vineyard in South Africa?
6 Hectares.
Who is producing the wine called Sparklehorse? From which grape?
Ken Forrester. Chenin Blanc.
What is Agrafe?
A sparkling wine that undergoes bottle fermentation under cork rather than the usual metal crown cap.
What is the requirement for a Cape Blend to be labelled as such?
Must contain min 30% to 70% Pinotage.
What is Chenel?
A local cross between Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc.
What is Nouvelle?
A crossing of Crouchen Blanc and Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano), was developed in South Africa by Professor CJ Orffer of Stellenbosch University
What is the name of the local cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet developed in the 60’s?
Roobernet.
What is the second most planted red grape in South Africa?
Shiraz.
Which compound is responsible for coffee aroma of which some consumers refer to as Coffee Pinotage?
Furfurylthiol which is formed from furfural released by toasted staves during fermentation.
What is the minimum percentage required for the place of origin in South Africa?
100%.
Which Geographical Unit in South Africa is the Northernmost?
Limpopo.
Name the regions of Western Cape.
Olifants River, Coastal Region, Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast and Klein Karoo.
In which district would you find the ward Groenekloof?
Darling, Coastal Region.
Where would you find the wards Kakamas and Keimoes?
Central Orange River, Northern Cape.
What are the districts of Northern Cape?
Douglas, Sutherland-Karoo and Central Orange River.
In which district would you find the producer Veenwouden?
Paarl.
Who is producing the red blend called Catharina?
Steenberg.
When was the Cape West Coast sub-region established in order to identify areas more ”coastal” in character? Which districts and wards does it cover?
February 2020. Districts of Darling, Lutzville Valley plus the wards of Groenekloof, St. Helena Bay, Lamberts Bay, Bamboes Bay, and Koekenaap.
Where would you find the ward of Vlottenburg?
Stellenbosch.
Who is producing the wines Cartology and Magnetic North?
Alheit Vineyards.
Where is Cinque Terre DOC? What is the main grape?
Liguria, Italy. Bosco + Albarola and Vermentino.
Which polyphenols are largely responsible for bitterness in wine?
Catechins.
Where would you find Leona Valley AVA?
South Coast, California.
Who owns Quinta do Vau and Quinta do Seixo?
Sandeman.
How long do Palo Sherries spend in the intermediary stage Sobretabla?
6 months to 1 year.
What are the 4 DOCs for Lambrusco?
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco Mantovano.
What does “Viejo” indicate on a wine label in Spain?
36 months ageing in less than 600L cask or bottle.
What is the unofficial subzone of Valle de San Antonio?
Rosario.
Who is producing “Vielle Vigne de Cramant” and “Terre de Vertus”?
Larmandier-Bernier.
What are the sweet wine appellations of Bergerac?
Monbazillac, Saussignac, Rosette, Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel.
