MS Questions 22.05.2024 Flashcards
What does ‘Tradicional’ indicate on a La Gomera DO wine
Contains a minimum 90% Forastera Blanca
What are the names of the hollows and trenches respectively on Lanzarote DO
Hoyos = Hollows and Zanjas = Trenches
In which DO and for what colour is the Juan Garcia grape a recommended variety
Arribes reds and roses
Name the three breakaway organisations from the Cava DO
Classic Penedes, Corpinnat, Conca del Riu Anoia
How many litres in a Salmanazar
9L
Name the third of the ‘big three’ Cava producers, Cordoniu, Freixenet and ________
Garcia Carrion
What are the permitted grapes in Bourgogne Mousseux
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cesar (Yonne only)
What is the better known synonym in the Douro for each of the following Port grapes
Bical Tinto
Aragonez
Trincadeira
Trousseau
Sercial
Godello
Bical Tinto – Touriga Nacional
Aragonez – Tinta Roriz
Trincadeira – Tinta Amarela
Trousseau – Bastardo
Sercial – Esgana Cao
Godello – Gouveio
What are the four styles of white Port
Branco Leve e Seco, Branco Meio Seco, Doce, Lagrima
Who makes the following Single Quintas
Quinta do Foz
Quinta dos Canais
Quinta do Panascal
Quinta Sao Luiz
Quinta do Silval
Quinta do Foz – Calem
Quinta dos Canais – Cockburn’s
Quinta do Panascal – Fonseca
Quinta Sao Luiz – Kopke
Quinta do Silval – Quinta do Noval
What is the name of the Domaine owned by Lalou Bize Leroy based in St Romain
Domaine d’Auvenay
What styles of wine are made under the DOC Giro di Cagliari
Rosso, Liquoroso, Liquoroso Riserva
What are the aging regulations for Giro di Cagliari Liquoroso Riserva
2 years including 1 in Oak or Chestnut barrels
After the feast day of which Saint can Carmignano Riserva be sold, and what is the date
St Michael, September 29th (in its 3rd year after the harvest and after spending a minimum of 12 months in barrel)
Name 2 DOs where Vimblanc is produced
Tarragona and Monsant
Name the subzones of Ribera de Guadiana
Ribera Alta de Guadiana, Ribera Baja de Guadiana, Matanegra, Cañamero, Montánchez, & Tierra de Barros
In which commune would you find Chateau Clarke and who is the owner
Listrac, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild
Sizzano DOC is made from which grape
Nebbiolo
Whose first vintage of Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive was 1964
Bruno Giacosa
Who makes the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli
Il Poggione
Which Sonoma AVA lies between Sonoma Valley and Knights Valley
Fountaingrove
Which five counties make up the South Coast AVA
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino and San Diego
Who makes the following wines
The Judge Chardonnay
Kronos
Napanook
Novicium
Tychson Hill Cabernet
Maya
Ambassador’s 1953 Chardonnay
The Judge Chardonnay – Kongsgaard
Kronos – Corison
Napanook – Dominus
Novicium – Continuum
Tychson Hill Cabernet – Colgin
Maya – Dalla Valle
Ambassador’s 1953 Chardonnay – Hanzell
List the AVAs of the Sierra Foothills
North Yuba, El Dorado, Fair play, Shenandoah Valley, Fiddletown
In which AVA would you find the notable Syrah vineyard called Red Willow
Yakima Valley
The Rheingau is divided into 3 sectors, West to East these are West Rheingau, Central Rheingau and _______
Maingau
In which Anbaugebeite would you find the following producers
Josef Leitz
Philipp Kuhn
Matthias Muller
Horst Sauer
Josef Leitz – Rheingau
Philipp Kuhn – Pfalz
Matthias Muller – Mittelrhein
Horst Sauer – Franken
The following Grand Crus are in which villages
Eichberg
Hengst
Sporen
Furstentum
Rosacker
Eichberg – Eguisheim
Hengst – Wintzenheim
Sporen – Riquewihr
Furstentum – Kientzheim
Rosacker – Hunawihr
List the wards of Stellenbosch
Jonkershoek Valley, Banghoek, Bottelary, Devon Valley, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, Papegaaiberg, Polkadraai Hills, Vlottenberg
Name the most planted grape variety in Greece
Savatiano
Where would you most commonly find Moschofilero
Mantinia, Peloponnese
The Marzemino grape is closely associated with the Ziresi subzone of which DOC
Trentino
List 2 Grand Crus for Pinot Noir in Alsace
Hengst and Kirchberg de Barr
What are the max yields in hl/ha for the following grape varieties in Alsace AOP
Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris – 80 hl/ha
Pinot Blanc – 100 hl/ha
Pinot Noir – 60 hl/ha
In which appellation would you find the famous Côte de Py vineyard
Morgon AOP
How is the Gobelet vine training system known in Italy
Albarello
Oak from which French forest is Quercus Robur-dominant, coarse grained, and often preferred for spirits over wine
Limousin
What is the name of the oak derived compound that gives a clove flavour and aroma to certain wines
Eugenol
In which appellation would you find the 1er crus, Creux de la Net, En Caradeux, Les Fichots
Pernand Vergelesses
Name two villages in the Cote de Beaune with no 1er crus
Chorey and Saint Romain
