Mainly Spain and Austria - ST Questions 24.10.20 Flashcards
Which system of mountain ranges runs perpendicular to the Sistema Central and stretches from Castilla y Leon to Valencia?
Sistema Iberico
In which Province, synonymous with a DO, is the Ebro delta?
Tarragona
By which name is the official document that dictates DO regulations known?
Pliego de Condiciones
List the DOs of Aragon.
Campo de Borja, Calatayud, Carinena, Somontano.
Which river splits the Calatayud DO?
Jalon
In which DO would you find the producers Guimaro and Algueira?
Ribeira Sacra
Which are the two most common varieties found in white Ribeira Sacra?
Treixadura and Godello
What is the minimum time on lees for Rueda Espumoso and Espumoso Gran Anada respectively?
9 months and 36 months
What is the minimum vine age for Velles Vinyes wines in Priorat?
75 years
List the DO Pagos from Utiel Requena.
Los Balageuses El Terrerazo, Vera de Estenas, Chozas Carrascal
In which DO would you find Vino Tostado and what are the aging requirements?
Ribeiro, 6 months oak or cherry cask and 3 months in bottle
What are the subs of Vinos de Madrid DO? In which sub is Albillo Real a recommended white variety?
Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, El Molar. Albillo Real recommended for San Martin de Valdeiglesias blanco, Malvar for other Subzones
Which river splits the Mondejar DO?
Tagus
Who makes Monopole Clasico? What is the particularity in its production and when was the Monopole brand first created?
CVNE, Manzanilla is added to Viura with special permission from the Rioja Consejo, first created in 1915 it is the oldest white wine brand in Spain.
Which 3 wineries make wine under the CVNE label?
Vina Real, Imperial, Contino
Which Niederosterreich districts are entitled to Erste Lage status for their top sites?
Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisenthal and Wagram
In which Wachau villages would you find the following vineyards?
Achleiten and Klaus
Burgbeg and Atzberg
Loibenberg
Achleiten and Klaus – Weissenkirchen
Burgbeg and Atzberg – Spitz
Loibenberg – Unterloiben
Additions of which chemical to Austrian wines were responsible for the Antifreeze scandal that impacted sales in the 1980s?
Diethylene Glycol
What is a mostwägerbescheiningung?
A certificate issued for Pradikatswein destined grapes to verify their quality
What is the maximum allowable press yield percentage for Reserve and Grosse Reserve Austrian Sekt?
60% Reserve and 50% Grosse Reserve
Which association of producers promotes Wiener Gemischter Satz?
List 3 members. Wienwein, Any 3 of Rainer Christ, Wieninger, Cobenzl, Michael Edlmoser, Fuhrgassl-Huber, Mayer am Pfarrplatz
Which DACs permit Gemischter Satz?
Wiener Gemischter Satz, Wachau
What is the minimum alcohol and what are the permitted varieties for Rosalia Rosolo wines?
15%, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt.
By which date can Steiermark Riedenweine be released to the market? What is the exception?
1st May of the year following harvest, exception is Schilcher in Weststeiermark which is 1st February
What are the Austrian synonyms for the following grapes? Chardonnay Scheurebe Klevner Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Chardonnay – Morillon
Scheurebe – Samling 88
Klevner – Weissburgunder
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains – Muskateller
In which Austrian region is Roter Veltliner a speciality? What style of wine does it usually produce?
Wagram, dry white wine (with potential for aging if yields are kept low)
Name the parent grapes for the following crossings. Blaufrankisch Zweigelt Blauburger Chardonnay
Blaufrankisch – Gouais Blanc X Zimmetraube
Zweigelt – Blaufrankisch X St Laurent
Blauburger – Blauer Portugeiser X Blaufrankisch
Chardonnay – Pinot X Gouais Blanc
What is the minimum must weight in KMW and residual sugar in g/l for Ruster Ausbruch DAC?
30 KMW, 45 g/l
Which DAC are dry white wines from Rust entitled to?
Leithaberg DAC
Which two soil types are prevalent in the North and South of Rust respectively?
Leithakalk in the North, Ruster Gravel in the South
Which commune forms the classico zone of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?
Bagnoli di Sopra
Which DOCG is located in the province of Padua?
Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
How many communes cover the Bardolino Superiore Classico zone? Name 2.
6 communes. Any 2 of Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Affi, Costermano, Cavaion
Who makes the following wines? Scrio Cultus Boni Chianti Classio Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Fontalloro
Scrio – Le Macchiole
Cultus Boni Chianti Classio – Badia al Coltibuono
Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico – Fontodi
Fontalloro – Felsina
List the sub-regions of Vinho Verde.
Moncao e Melgaco, Lima, Cavado, Basto, Amarante, Sousa, Ave, Baiao, Paiva
What is Medieval d’Ourem?
A wine produced in Encostas d’Aire DOP where 20% Trincadeira fermenting must with skins is added to 80% Fernao Pires fermenting must to finish as a co-fermentation producing a light red wine.
On which island would you find Biscoitos DOP?
Terceira
What are the subs of Beiras Interior DOP?
Cova de Beira, Pinhel, Beira Castelo Rodrigo
By which date must Muscat de Noel be bottled by and which appellations produce it?
December 1st. Muscats de Rivesaltes, Lunel & St Jean de Minervois
List the black grapes used for Marsala Rubino.
Perricone, Calabrese, Nerello Mascalese
