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Mainly Spain and Austria - ST Questions 24.10.20 Flashcards

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1
Q

Which system of mountain ranges runs perpendicular to the Sistema Central and stretches from Castilla y Leon to Valencia?

A

Sistema Iberico

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In which Province, synonymous with a DO, is the Ebro delta?

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Tarragona

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By which name is the official document that dictates DO regulations known?

A

Pliego de Condiciones

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4
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List the DOs of Aragon.

A

Campo de Borja, Calatayud, Carinena, Somontano.

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Which river splits the Calatayud DO?

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Jalon

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In which DO would you find the producers Guimaro and Algueira?

A

Ribeira Sacra

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Which are the two most common varieties found in white Ribeira Sacra?

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Treixadura and Godello

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What is the minimum time on lees for Rueda Espumoso and Espumoso Gran Anada respectively?

A

9 months and 36 months

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What is the minimum vine age for Velles Vinyes wines in Priorat?

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75 years

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10
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List the DO Pagos from Utiel Requena.

A

Los Balageuses El Terrerazo, Vera de Estenas, Chozas Carrascal

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In which DO would you find Vino Tostado and what are the aging requirements?

A

Ribeiro, 6 months oak or cherry cask and 3 months in bottle

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What are the subs of Vinos de Madrid DO? In which sub is Albillo Real a recommended white variety?

A

Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, El Molar. Albillo Real recommended for San Martin de Valdeiglesias blanco, Malvar for other Subzones

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13
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Which river splits the Mondejar DO?

A

Tagus

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Who makes Monopole Clasico? What is the particularity in its production and when was the Monopole brand first created?

A

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.

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Which 3 wineries make wine under the CVNE label?

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Vina Real, Imperial, Contino

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Which Niederosterreich districts are entitled to Erste Lage status for their top sites?

A

Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisenthal and Wagram

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17
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In which Wachau villages would you find the following vineyards?
Achleiten and Klaus
Burgbeg and Atzberg
Loibenberg

A

Achleiten and Klaus – Weissenkirchen
Burgbeg and Atzberg – Spitz
Loibenberg – Unterloiben

18
Q

Additions of which chemical to Austrian wines were responsible for the Antifreeze scandal that impacted sales in the 1980s?

A

Diethylene Glycol

19
Q

What is a mostwägerbescheiningung?

A

A certificate issued for Pradikatswein destined grapes to verify their quality

20
Q

What is the maximum allowable press yield percentage for Reserve and Grosse Reserve Austrian Sekt?

A

60% Reserve and 50% Grosse Reserve

21
Q

Which association of producers promotes Wiener Gemischter Satz?

A

List 3 members. Wienwein, Any 3 of Rainer Christ, Wieninger, Cobenzl, Michael Edlmoser, Fuhrgassl-Huber, Mayer am Pfarrplatz

22
Q

Which DACs permit Gemischter Satz?

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz, Wachau

23
Q

What is the minimum alcohol and what are the permitted varieties for Rosalia Rosolo wines?

A

15%, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt.

24
Q

By which date can Steiermark Riedenweine be released to the market? What is the exception?

A

1st May of the year following harvest, exception is Schilcher in Weststeiermark which is 1st February

25
Q 
What are the Austrian synonyms for the following grapes?
Chardonnay 
Scheurebe 
Klevner 
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
A

Chardonnay – Morillon
Scheurebe – Samling 88
Klevner – Weissburgunder
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains – Muskateller

26
Q

In which Austrian region is Roter Veltliner a speciality? What style of wine does it usually produce?

A

Wagram, dry white wine (with potential for aging if yields are kept low)

27
Q 
Name the parent grapes for the following crossings.
Blaufrankisch 
Zweigelt 
Blauburger 
Chardonnay
A

Blaufrankisch – Gouais Blanc X Zimmetraube
Zweigelt – Blaufrankisch X St Laurent
Blauburger – Blauer Portugeiser X Blaufrankisch
Chardonnay – Pinot X Gouais Blanc

28
Q

What is the minimum must weight in KMW and residual sugar in g/l for Ruster Ausbruch DAC?

A

30 KMW, 45 g/l

29
Q

Which DAC are dry white wines from Rust entitled to?

A

Leithaberg DAC

30
Q

Which two soil types are prevalent in the North and South of Rust respectively?

A

Leithakalk in the North, Ruster Gravel in the South

31
Q

Which commune forms the classico zone of Bagnoli Friularo DOCG?

A

Bagnoli di Sopra

32
Q

Which DOCG is located in the province of Padua?

A

Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio

33
Q

How many communes cover the Bardolino Superiore Classico zone? Name 2.

A

6 communes. Any 2 of Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Affi, Costermano, Cavaion

34
Q 
Who makes the following wines?
Scrio 
Cultus Boni Chianti Classio 
Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico 
Fontalloro
A

Scrio – Le Macchiole
Cultus Boni Chianti Classio – Badia al Coltibuono
Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico – Fontodi
Fontalloro – Felsina

35
Q

List the sub-regions of Vinho Verde.

A

Moncao e Melgaco, Lima, Cavado, Basto, Amarante, Sousa, Ave, Baiao, Paiva

36
Q

What is Medieval d’Ourem?

A

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.

37
Q

On which island would you find Biscoitos DOP?

A

Terceira

38
Q

What are the subs of Beiras Interior DOP?

A

Cova de Beira, Pinhel, Beira Castelo Rodrigo

39
Q

By which date must Muscat de Noel be bottled by and which appellations produce it?

A

December 1st. Muscats de Rivesaltes, Lunel & St Jean de Minervois

40
Q

List the black grapes used for Marsala Rubino.

A

Perricone, Calabrese, Nerello Mascalese

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