MS Questions 09.07.2024 Flashcards

1
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What is Gabbro? Name a region/AOP where you can find it.

A

Soil type (igneous rock). Muscadet de Sevre et Maine

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2
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What is the RS range for Coteaux d’Ancenis AOP Blanc?

A

20-40 g/l

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3
Q

Name the producer, the Grand Cru and the commune for the below Clos:
Clos de la Treille
Clos Saint Imer
Clos Schild

A

Clos de la Treille - Francois Baur, Brand Grand Cru, Turckheim
Clos Saint Imer - Ernest Burn, Goldert Grand Cru, Gueberschwihr
Clos Schild - Lucien Albrecht, Pfingstberg Grand Cru, Orschwihr

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4
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Name the two Alsace Grand Cru in the commune of Bergheim.

A

Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru
Kanzlerberg Grand Cru

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5
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Who is producing San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir and where?

A

Hirsch, Sonoma Coast.

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6
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In which GI would you find the Saanich Peninsula?

A

Vancouver Island (Unofficial Sub)

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7
Q

In which States is Chaptalization legal in the USA and up to how many Brix?

A

Every state except California. Up to 25 Brix.

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8
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Which Carneros sparkling wine producer was founded by Cava producer Freixenet?

A

Gloria Ferrer

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9
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Who is producing the wine T6 Cabernet Sauvignon? In which region?

A

Schrader. Oakville, Napa Valley.

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10
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Where would you find San Vicente Valley and Tecate wine production areas?

A

Baja California, Mexico.

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11
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Who is producing The Tributary Chardonnay and where?

A

Littorai, Sonoma Coast AVA.

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12
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In which GI would you find Osoyoos and Kelowna?

A

Okanagan Valley (unofficial subs)

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13
Q

Where would you find Lebrija VCIG ?

A

Andalucia

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14
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Name 3 Major Balearic Islands.

A

Any 3 of:
Mallorca
Ibiza
Menorca
Formentera

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15
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What are the DOs of Murcia?

A

Bullas
Jumilla
Yecla

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16
Q

What are the Vinos de Pago in Utiel-Requena, Valencia?

A

El Terrerazo (2010)
Los Balagueses (2011)
Vera de Estenas (2019)
Chozas Carrascal (2020)

17
Q

Who produces “First Growth” in Australia?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

A

Parker Estate.

Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

18
Q

Where would you find the Far North Zone?

What is its sole region?

A

South Australia, Australia.

Southern Flinders Ranges GI.

19
Q

Which PDO of Ionian Islands produces dry white wines only and from which grape?

A

Robola of Cephalonia PDO - dry whites from 100% Robola

20
Q

Archanes and Peza PDOs would blend which two grapes for their red wines? Which of the two produces dry reds only?

A

Mandilaria andf Kotsifali.
Archanes PDO reds only

21
Q

When was Ruinart established?

A

1729

22
Q

What is the main grape in Cremant de Die?

A

min 55% Clairette, min 10% Aligote, 5-10% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

23
Q

What are the grapes permitted in English Quality Sparkling Wine? What is the min abv?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir Precoce
Meunier
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris

min 10%

24
Q

What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Sussex PDO Sparkling wines?

A

min 12 months on the lees and 15 months total.

25
Q

The Prestige Cuvees from the following Champagne houses.

Ayala
Drappier
Duval Leroy
Charles Heidseck
Henriot
Mumm
Jacques Selosse
Vilmart and Cie
Nicolas Feuillatte
Jacquart

A

Ayala – Perle d’Ayala
Drappier – Charles de Gaulle
Duval Leroy – Femme de Champagne
Charles Heidseck – Blanc des Millenaires
Henriot – Hemera
Mumm – Cuvee R Lalou
Jacques Selosse – Substance NV
Vilmart and Cie – Couer de Cuvee
Nicolas Feuillatte – Palme d’Or
Jacquart – Cuvee Alpha

26
Q

Which famous wine producer teamed up with Champagne Thienot for special champagne bottlings?

A

Penfolds

27
Q

Who is producing “Vénus” Brut Nature, in which village and from which grape?

A

Agrapart. Avize. 100% Chardonnay

28
Q

What are the maximum residual sugar levels for the following Sherry styles?

Vino Genoroso Amontillado
Vino Generoso de Licor Dry
Vino Generoso de Licor Medium
Vino Generoso de Licor Cream

A

Vino Genoroso Amontillado – 5 g/l (like all Vino Generoso)
Vino Generoso de Licor Dry – 45 g/l
Vino Generoso de Licor Medium – 115 g/l
Vino Generoso de Licor Cream – 140 g/l

29
Q

What is the minimum aging in wood for a Viejo Condado de Huelva?

A

3 years

30
Q

In which region would you find the producer Roagna?

A

Piedmont. Barbaresco and Barolo.

31
Q

Who owns the Monprivato Cru and in which commune is it located?

A

Giuseppe Mascarello, Castiglione Falletto

32
Q

What are the terms used for Rosato and Rosso styles in Trentino-Alto Adige?

A

Kretzer and Rubino.

33
Q

What is a “fruttai”?

A

The special lofts used for drying the grapes for Recioto and Amarone della Valpolicella.

34
Q

What are the sub-zones of Barbera d’Asti and what is the minimum alcohol required if a sub-zone is mentioned on the label?

A

Tinella
Colli Astiani (Astiano)
min 13% abv