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Question 1

Which white wine in Tuscany is the only white to receive DOCG status?

Answer 1

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Question 2

What minimum percentage of Sangiovese is required for Vino Mobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

What decade was Montefalco Sagrantino updated to DOCG?

Answer 3

1992

Question 4

What are the minimum aging requirements for Grand Selezione wines in Chianti Classico DOCG?

Answer 4

Must be produced from estate fruit. Minimum 30 months aging from Jan 1 of the year following harvest, including at least 3 months in the bottle.

Question 5

What river runs through Greco di Tufo?

Answer 5

Sabato River

Question 6

Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva, Castel del Monte Bombino Nero are found in which DOCG region?

Answer 6

Puglia DOCG

Question 7

What is the red grape of Calabria?

Answer 7

Galioppo

Question 8

What is the difference in the total minimum aging requirements for Taurasi DOCG and Taurasi Riserva DOCG?

Answer 8

One year
Taurasi: minimum 3 years from December 1 of the harvest year, including one year in oak
Taurasi Riserva: minimum 4 years from December 1 of the harvest year, including at least 18 months in wood.

Question 9

Where are the three towns that form Spain’s “Golden Triangle” for Sherry production?

Answer 9

Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barrameda, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Question 10

What grapes are authorized for Sherry production?

Answer 10

Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximenez, Moscatel

Question 11

What happens to any excess juice after grapes are pressed in Sherry production?

Answer 11

remaining or excess is used for unclassified wine or distillate

Question 12

What are the three stages of quality in pressing Palomino Fino?

Answer 12

Primera Yema, Segunda Yema, Mosto Prensa

Question 13

Why does acidification happen after pressing Palomino Fino prior to fermentation?

Answer 13

Palomino Fino produces low acid must

Question 14

What is the significance of a slash and circle marking on a barrel of Sherry?

Answer 14

The barrel with a slash is to be fortified to 15-17% and called “Palo” to become Fino or Manzanilla
The barrel with a circle is to be fortified to 17-22% and is called “Gordita” to eventually become an Oloroso expression.

Question 15

What is Spain’s southernmost wine growing region?

Answer 15

Canary Islands

Question 16

What decade did Ribera del Duero become a DO?

Answer 16

1982

Question 17

White wines produced in Ribera del Duero must contain 75% of what grape?

Answer 17

Abillo Mayor

Question 18

What are two grape varieties authorized for production in Toro DO?

Answer 18

75% Tinta de Toro
85% Garnacha

Question 19

Rueda DO white wines may be produced from what two grape varieties?

Answer 19

Sauvignon and Verdejo

Question 20

What is the local name for Tempranillo in La Mancha DO?

Answer 20

Cencibel

Question 21

What are the Tempranillo synonyms?

Answer 21

Cencibel (Valdepenas)
Tinto Fino (Ribera del Duero)
Tinto del Pais (Ribera del Duero)
Tinta de Toro (Toro)
Tinto Roriz/Aragonez (Portugal)
Ull de Llebre (Catalonia)

Question 22

What are five major rivers that flow through Spain?

Answer 22

Mino. Ebro, Tagus, Guadina, Guadalquivir

Question 23

What are the three major wind patterns in Spain named?

Answer 23

Pointe blows from west bringing cold air from the Atlantic
Leveche brings in hot drying currants from African dessert
Levante comes in from the east funneled through Gibraltar

Question 24

What year was the first Spanish Denominations de Origen (DOs) awarded in?

Answer 24

1932

Question 25

Name the lowest quality tier of Spanish wine and one step up?

Answer 25

Lowest: Vino de Mesa (Vdm) One step up: Vino de la Tierra (VdiT)

Question 26

There major soils in Rioja?

Answer 26

-Calcareous clay (Active alkaline, retention drainage, low temp, deep root systems, low nutrient) -Clay Ferrous (nutrient rich, heat retention) -Alluvial Soil ( Dramatic drainage, extremely fertile, low magnesium, consistent warmth)

Question 27

What is La Mancha DO's most prevalent white grape variety?

Answer 27

Airen

Question 28

What is the largest wine region by planted acreage?

Answer 28

Languedoc-Roussillon Bordeaux

Question 29

What are two non-contiguous sectors of Fitou AOP?

Answer 29

Fitou maritime Fitou montagneux

Question 30

What is "Blanquette de Limoux"

Answer 30

Frances oldest traditional sparkling wine

Question 31

What is the grape used to make "Blanquette de Limoux"

Answer 31

Muzac

Question 32

What wine growing region would you find the following VDNs, Rivesaltes AOP, Maury AOP, Banyuls AOP?

Answer 32

Roussillon

Question 33

What is the appellation used for unfortified red, white, and rose wines from the producers of Banyuls?

Answer 33

Collioure AOP

Question 34

What is the closest body of water to the Roussillon region?

Answer 34

Mediterranean

Question 35

What are two of the Cote du Roussillon Villages that can use their name on the label?

Answer 35

Caramany, Latour de France, Lesquerde, Tautavel

Question 36

Who makes "Les Calcinaires"?

Answer 36

Domaine Gauby

Question 37

What is Nebbiolo called in Valtellina?

Answer 37

Chiavennasca

Question 38

What materials were used in traditional Barolo barrel crafting?

Answer 38

Chestnut or Acacia

Question 39

What is the name of the traditional bottle used in Barolo & Barbaresco; what makes the shape distinctive?

Answer 39

Albeisa; Shoulders sit between Bordeaux and Burgundy profile

Question 40

What are Serravallian, Tortonian, Messinian synonymous with?

Answer 40

Soils of Barolo

Question 41

Who produces Roche de Falleto from Falletto MGA in Serralunga d'Alba?

Answer 41

Bruno Giacosa

Question 42

What is the minimum percentage composition required if a varietal is stated on a label from Oregon?

Answer 42

90%

Question 43

What is the minimum percentage of fruit required to have been grown from a label indicated AVA for a bottle from Oregon?

Answer 43

95%

Question 44

What two winemakers are credited for first exploring the potential viticulture in the Willamette Valley, and what wineries are they associated with?

Answer 44

David Lett of Eyrie Charles Coury of Charles Coury Vineyards

Question 45

In what way did David Lett expose Oregon Pinot Noir to the world?

Answer 45

David Lett's 1975 South Block Pinot Noir from Eyrie Vineyard placed third in Gault-Millieu's "Wine Olympics" in the Pinot Noir category.

Question 46

Which Maison in Burgundy invested substantially in the Willamette Valley in the 1980's, solidifying the international reputation of the region?

Answer 46

Maison Joseph Drouhin

Question 47

What style of wine is made in Quincy AOP?

Answer 47

White only Sauvignon Blanc and Gris

Question 48

What are the three primary soil types of Sancerre

Answer 48

Caillottes Terres Blanche Silex

Question 49

Where is "Les Monts Damnes" vineyard located? Name one producer?

Answer 49

Sancerre Pascal Cotat

Question 50

What winery did Gary Eberle plant California's first commercial Syrah vines in Paso Robles?

Answer 50

Tablas Creek

Question 51

What is the most planted variety in Paso Robles?

Answer 51

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 52

Where is Creston District, Highlands District, and Estrella District?

Answer 52

Paso Robles

Question 53

What does Paso Robles translate to?

Answer 53

Pass of the oaks

Question 54

What is the minimum year required for aging Frasqueira in cask?

Answer 54

20 years

Question 55

What is the "Leste" with regard to Madeira that is occasionally experienced on the Island?

Answer 55

Hot wind

Question 56

After fortification, what are the names of the two modern heating methods?

Answer 56

Estefagem and Canteiro

Question 57

What is the Torna Viagem?

Answer 57

Round trip

Question 58

What is the style and encepagement for Cahors AOP?

Answer 58

Rouge minimum 70% Cot plus maximum 30% Merlot and Tanner in total

Question 59

Name the principal grape varieties for Cote du Marmandais Rouge?

Answer 59

Cab Sauvignon Cab Franc Merlot

Question 60

What river runs through Cahors?

Answer 60

Lot river

Question 61

In South Africa, what does SIP stand for?

Answer 61

Swartland Independent Producer

Question 62

What style of wines are produced in Robertson, South Africa?

Answer 62

White, Red, Sparkling, dessert, and fortified wines

Question 63

In the Cape South Coast region whaat other name is Riesling called?

Answer 63

Weisser Riesling

Question 64

What is the primary soil type in the Mosel and its best features?

Answer 64

Devonian Blue slate Beneficial drainage and heat retention

Question 65

What are the Pradikat ripeness levels in degrees Ochsle for Riesling in the Mosel?

Answer 65

Kabinett 70*-85* Spatlese 76*-95* Auslese 83*-105* Beerenauslese 110*-128* Eiswein 110*-128* Trockenbeerenauslese 150*-154*

Question 66

Burg Cochem, Bernkastel, and Ruwertal are found where?

Answer 66

Mosel also Moseltor, Obermosel, and Saar

Question 67

Saarberg, Kanzel, and Wiltingen are villages in which Anbaugebiet?

Answer 67

Saar

Question 68

What is the name of the 1516 Bavarian Purity Laws, and what ingredients does it codify as authorized for beer production?

Answer 68

Reinheitsgebot Barley, hops, water

Question 69

Hops contribute four things to beer, what are they?

Answer 69

Antiseptic, preservative, flavor, bitterness

Question 70

What is the process by which additional flavor is extracted from spent grain by rinsing with fresh water?

Answer 70

Sparging

Question 71

What is the name of the yeast strain used in beer production that is a bottom fermenting yeast and enjoys warmer fermenting temperatures?

Answer 71

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Question 72

What is the name of the yeast strain used in beer production that is a top fermenting yeast and enjoys warmer fermenting temperatures?

Answer 72

Saccharomyces pastorianus

Question 73

From what country does the lambic style of beer hail? What is unique about their fermentation?

Answer 73

Belgium Fermentation is spontaneous, in open top vats, and uses indigenous yeast

Question 74

What are the following beers: California Common, Rauchbier, Kvass

Answer 74

Lagers, fermented at warmer than normal temperatures Smoked beer, Rye based Russian beer usually fermented with fruit juices

Question 75

Which beer style has the highest SRM value: IPA, Saison, Imperial Stout

Answer 75

Imperial Stout

Question 76

What are the major wine growing regions of the Southern Island of New Zealand?

Answer 76

Marlborough, Nelson, Central Otago, and Canterbury

Question 77

If a varietal is stated on the label, what is the minimum percentage required by New Zealand wine law?

Answer 77

85%

Question 78

If a Gi is indicated on a label, what is the minimum percentage required by New Zealand wine law to have been grown in that Gi?

Answer 78

85%

Question 79

What is the highest elevation wine growing region in New Zealand?

Answer 79

Central Otago

Question 80

What exposure is optimal for wine growing in Central Otago?

Answer 80

Northern

Question 81

What is the predominant soil type in Marlborough?

Answer 81

Alluvial

Question 82

This innovation made viticulture on the northern exposed slopes of the Southern Valleys Gi viable?

Answer 82

Irrigation

Question 83

What body of water affects the vineyards of Nelson?

Answer 83

Tasman Bay

Question 84

Waimea and Moutere Hills are located in which Gi?

Answer 84

Nelson

Question 85

What is the body of water that affects Waipara Valley?

Answer 85

Pegasus Bay

Question 86

What's the most populous major city on the southern island of New Zealand?

Answer 86

Christchurch

Question 87

Which Anbaugebiet is home to Schloss Johannisberg?

Answer 87

Rheingau

Question 88

What is the climate of the Rheingau?

Answer 88

Continental

Question 89

Hochheim is on what river?

Answer 89

Main River

Question 90

What North Island sub region in New Zealand is trademarked by a winegrowers association and mandates that 95% of grapes grown here must come from the appellation?

Answer 90

Gimlett gravels

Question 91

What is the most planted white grape variety in Hawkes Bay?

Answer 91

Chardonnay

Question 92

What is the driest region in New Zealand?

Answer 92

Hawkes Bay