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What are the major varieties of Entre-Deux-Mers

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Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc

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T/F: Garonne and Dordogne rivers connect at the Gironde estuary and flow out to the Atlantic Ocean

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True

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Explain the differences in soils in the Medoc and St. Emilion. How does this affect the varieties grown in each?

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In the Medoc, the soils are gravel croupes (mounds of gravel) unearthed when the Dutch drained the Medoc. The gravel retains daily heat and drains well which is good for Cabernet Sauvignon.

In St. Emilion the soils are clay based, which retains more water and are cooler in temperature. This is great soil for Merlot as it tends to be a vigorous vine and the soils temper it’s growth

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What regional appellation in Bordeaux is for dry red wines and OFF-DRY white wines?

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Bordeaux Superior AOP

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What are the six commune appellations of the Haut-Medoc?

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St. Estephe, St. Julien, Margaux, Paulliac, Listrac, Moulis

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What are the five first growths of Bordeaux

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Latour
Lafite-Rothschild
Moutin Rothschild
Margaux
Haut-Brion

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Explain the St. Emilion Classification System

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Created in 1955, the St. Emilion classification system was meant to be revised every decade and catagorized Chateau into Grand Cru Classe A, Grand Cru Classe B, and Grand Cru Classe. This is different than St. Emilion Grand Cru, which is awarded to Chateau after submitting their wines to a tasting panel and meeting requirements such as a minimum of 12.5 abv. Any Chateau can apply for Grand Cru status(and many have the designation of), but very few are awarded Grand Cru Classe

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Name four sweet wine appellations of Bordeaux

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Sauternes, Barsac, Cadillac, St. Croix du Mont

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Put these villages in order from North to South: Pommard, Morey-St-Denis, Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin

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Gevrey-Chambertin
Morey-St-Denis
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Beaune
Pommard

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What is the major river of Burgundy

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Saone

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What are the soils of the Cote-de-Nuits

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Marl, clay, limestone

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What is the Napoleonic Code

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Created in 1804, it required that all male heirs received equal shares of inheritance. This fractured the vineyards in Burgundy and is why they are so fragmented to this day

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Explain the grapes and process of making Cremant de Bourgogne

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Traditional method sparkling wine where the 2nd fermentation takes place inside the bottle

9 months on the lees

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

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Name the Grand Crus of Puligny-Montrachet

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Le Montrachet
Chevalier-Montrachet
Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet

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What are the dosage levels for Champagne from driest to sweetest

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Brut Nature (0-3g)
Extra Brut (0-6g)
Brut (0-12g)
Extra Dry (12-17g)
Sec (17-32g)
Demi-Sec (32-50g)
Doux (50+g)

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What grapes are used to make Champagne

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Meunier

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What are the five districts of Champagne? What varieties are more prominently grown in each

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Montagne de Reims (PN)
Valee de la Marne (PM)
Cotes de Blancs (CH)
Cotes Sezanne (CH)
Cotes de Bar (PN)

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Explain the steps of Methode Champenoise (11)

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Initial vinification
blending
bottling
addition of liqueur di tirage
secondary fermentation
lees aging
riddling
Disgorgement
liqueur di expedition
corking
resting

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What is the main soil type in Champagne

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Chalk

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What is remuage

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Riddling

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Explain the Echelle des Crus

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introduced in 1920 (since ceased)

ranked different villages into quality levels from 80-100

helped stabilize market prices for grapes

percentage was equal to amount of money CIVC set for the price of grapes

if a village is ranked 90%, and the cost of grapes was $100 a kilo, then all the producers in that village would receive $90 per kilo

Basic; 80-89%
Premier Cru; 90-99%
Grand Cru: 100%

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What is the Club Tresors? Name three producers

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28 Artisan Wine makers in Champagne

Paul Bara
Salmon
Forget-Chemin

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Explain the differences in wine styles from the right and left banks of Chablis. Why?

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Left Bank: cooler morning sunlight and afternoon shade. less ripeness, more austere,higher in acid.

Right Bank: warmer afternoon sunlight , higher levels of ripeness, more fruit, higher alcohol

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What are the noble varieties of Alsace

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Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Muscat

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What is the major mountain range in Alsace, what does it do

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The Voges Mountains run north to south on the western edge of Alsace. They create a rainshadow effect that makes Alsace the sunniest wine growing region in France

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How many Grand Cru vineyards are there in Alsace

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51

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Explain the difference between SGN and VT

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VT or Vendanges Tardives, is a late harvest wine from Alsace that may or may not be affected by botrytis. Usually the additional hang time will increase the ripeness of fruit and alcohol in the wine. These can range from dry to slightly sweet.

SGN or Selection des Grains Nobles are wines from grapes affected by botrytis and have additional hang time. These wines will be higher residual sugar and showcase notes of ginger, saffron and honey from the botrytis

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What is Vin Jaune, where is it from and how is it made

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Vin jaune (French for “yellow wine”) is a special and characteristic type of white wine made in the Jura region in eastern France. It is similar to dry fino Sherry and gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast, known as the voile, on the wine’s surface. It is not fortified and dry, but made from late harvest Savagnin grapes

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What are the grape varieties grown in the Savoie (6)

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RED
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Mondeuse

WHITE
Chardonnay
Roussanne
Chasselas

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What are the four major subregions of the Loire from West to East

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Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

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Explain the climate of each of the four subregions of the Loire Valley

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Pays Nantais: Maritime

Anjou-Saumur: maritime with slight continental influence

Touraine: continental with maritime influence

Central Vineyards: continental

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Which subregion(s) of the Loire are you most likely to find Sauvignon Blanc

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Central Vineyards
and also Touraine!

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What are the soils of Anjou-Saumur (4)

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granite, schist, sandstone and volcanic

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What AOP in the Loire is for a single biodynamic estate

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Coulee de Serrant by Nicolas Joly

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What is the grape and explain the styles of wine from the Muscadet AOPs

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Melon (or Melon de Bourgogne)

high acid, citrus and crushed rock, minerality. Typically aged on lees to increase complexity and create yeasty notes

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What wine growing regions are located on the east side of the river in the Northern Rhone

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Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage

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What AOPs of the Northern Rhone can be have Viognier either blended into other wines, or be bottled as a white wine

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Cote-Rotie
Condrieu
Chateau Grillet

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What style of wines is St. Peray known for?

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Still and sparkling wine from Marsanne and Roussanne

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What style of wine is Tavel known for

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Grenache based Rose

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What styles of wine are made in Cotes de Provence

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Predominantly Rose

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What are the main grape varieties for red wines of Provence

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Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Cinsault
Carignan

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What styles of wines does Bandol produce

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Whites from Clairette
Rose & Red from Mouvedre, Cinsault and Grenache

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What grape varieties are grown on Corsica (5)

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WHITE
Vermentino
Ugni Blanc

RED
Grenache
Nielluccio (Sangiovese)
Sciaccarello

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Explain the difference between Methode Ancestral and Blanquette de Limoux as it pertains to the Limoux AOP

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Method Ancestrale is made from 100% Mauzac and is a sparkling wine that goes through one fermentation in bottle.

Blanquette de Limoux is a fully sparkling wine that is made from 90% Mauzac plus Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. This wine is made in the Method Traditionelle

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What are the AOPs for Muscat in the Languedoc

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de Frontignan
de Lunel
de Mireval
Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

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Explain Vin Doux Naturel, what AOPs are for Vin Doux Naturel in Roussillon

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VDNs are wines that are made in a Port style and fortified during fermentation to leave residual sugar in the wine. They are usually red and sweet in style.

Rivesaltes
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Maury
Banyuls

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Explain the styles of wines from Bergerac AOP

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Similar to Bordeaux
Red and white
Merlot, Cabernet Sauv, Semillon, Sauv Blanc, etc.

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What are the varieties grown in Madiran AOP

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Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fer

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What are the levels of classification for Italian Wine Law (4)

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Vino de Tavola
IGT
DOC
DOCG

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What is the Goria’s Law and how did it affect Italian Wine Law

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After the rise of Super Tuscans and their classified as Vino di Tavola, Goria’s Law was enacted to create the IGT level for wines, giving them more freedom then the DOC/DOCG system

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What are the two main soil types of Barolo

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Sandstone and marl

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What is “Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive”?

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Single vineyard bottlings from the best crus, such as Cannubi in Barolo or Rabajà in Barbaresco were given status as menzioni geografiche aggiuntive (official geographic areas) of the DOCG in 2007. In early 2010 Barolo followed suit

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What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco and Barbaresco Riserva

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26 months aging with 9 months in wood

Riserva: 50 months aging with 9 months in wood

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What style of wine is Asti DOCG

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Asti is a sparkling wine made in the charmat method with Moscato grapes

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List the grapes and styles for Franciacorta DOCG

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Traditional method sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat

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What is the grape of Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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Nebbiolo

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57
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List four white grapes of Liguria

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Bosco
Bianchetta
Trebbiano Toscano
Moscato

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What colors and styles of wine is usually made from the Lambrusco grape

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Frizzante and spumante red and rose

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What is the climate of Trentino-Alto Adige

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Alpine

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What are the main bodies of water in Trentino-Alto Adige (2)

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Lake Garda
Adige River

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What styles of wine are made in Teroldego Rotaliano DOC (2)

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Dry red and rose wines from Teroldego

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Explain the process of making Amarone della Valpolicella

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Amarone is made by drying the harvested grapes in lofts called Fruttai, which concentrates the sugars and flavors. The wine is then fermented dry and the resulting wine has rich, dried fruit notes and high alcohol

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What are the DOCGs for prosecco in the Veneto

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Colli Asolani
Conegliano Valdobiadenne

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What is Rive

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A collection of superior vineyards

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Name three important local white grape varietals in Fruili

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Picolit
Friulano
Malvasia
Muller-Thurgau

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Explain the variation in climates in the Veneto and how it affects grape growing

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The Veneto has an array of climates, ranging from Mediterranean in the south, continental in the piedmont, and more of an Alpine influence to the north

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What country has a similar history and wine styles as Fruili?

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Slovenia

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68
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What is the major sea that influences Tuscany

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Tyrannean sea

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69
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Name two different clones of Sangiovese

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Prugnolo gentile
sangiovese grosso
sangioveto
nielluccio

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What are the two main soil types of Chianti

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Marl and sandstone

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What year was the first super Tuscan released? Who released it

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1968, by Marquis Mario Rochetta, the wine was Sassicaia

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What varietals can be blended into a super Tuscan? Why?

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Local grapes to Tuscany such as Sangiovese with a mix of international varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Syrah. Bordeaux varieties were chosen based on the climatic and soil similarities to Bordeaux itself.

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73
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What are the main differences between Chianti and Chianti Classico

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Chianti is a minimum 70% Sangiovese with seven subzones and comes from a wider growing area. It can be labeled with Riserva or Superiore.

Chianti Classico is considered the “original” growing area and has more restrictions on amount of Sangiovese (80%) yield, and aging. It has fours subzones and can be labeled Classico, Riserva, and Gran Selezione (min. 90% sangiovese and estate grown).

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Define the term “Governo?”

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wine is refermented with the juice of dried grapes. This gives the Chianti higher alcohol, more body, and a deeper color and flavor profile

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What are the aging requirements for Brunello and Brunello Riserva

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5 years, 2 years in wood, 4 months in bottle

6 years, 2 years in wood, 6 months in bottle

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What styles of wine are made in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

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70% minimum Sangiovese

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Explain the difference between Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia, and Sant’Antimo DOCs

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Bolgheri DOC: for white, rosato, red, varietal Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, and Super Tuscan blends.

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC: Single estate DOC for Cabernet based wines.

Sant’Antimo DOC: Larger area for Super Tuscan Blends, and wines from all varieties grown in Tuscany including Vin Santo. This is a larger “umbrella” appellation for Super Tuscans

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What styles of wine are produced in Sagrantino di Montefalco

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dry to sweet reds from the sagrantino grape

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What region would you find the Cesanese grape

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Lazio

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Explain the differences of Taurasi DOCG and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

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Taurasi : red only

Aglianico del Taburno: red and rosé

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Name the three most prominent white grapes of Campania

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Greco
Fiano
Falanghina

82
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Name the DOCG for Primitivo in Apulia

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Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG for sweet red wine

83
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What are the main grape varieties for Salice Salentino DOCG (2)

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Negroamaro and Chardonnay

84
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What is the only DOCG in Basillicata

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Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

85
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What are the main grape varieties (red and white) for Etna DOC

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WHITE
Carricante
catarratto

RED
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Cappuccio

86
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What DOCG would you find Nero d’Avola and Frappato

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

87
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Explain what Marsala is, what colors it comes in, and the vareities used

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fortified wine from Sicily

WHITE
Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto, Damaschino

RED
Perricone, Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese

various levels of sweetness

88
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What did the German Wine Law of 1971 do

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In 1971, they grouped over 30,000 single vineyards into just over 2,600 with geographical boundaries as the only determining factor

89
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What does Erstes Gewachs mean in the new 2021 law, and what are the requirements

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Single vineyard, single variety, must be dry

90
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Put these in order from largest to smallest: Ortswein, Grosses Gewachs, Region, Area

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Area
Region
Ortswein
Grosses Gewachs

91
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What is the new gU system? What are the requirements

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Single vineyards given PDO status. Must be dry, Aüslese or sweeter

92
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What styles can a wine labeled “Auslese” be

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Dry to sweet
May be affected by Botrytis

93
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Explain the differences between Deutscher Sekt, Deustcher Sekt b.A, and Winzersekt

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Deutscher Sekt (grapes from Germany, Charmat method)

Deutcher sekt b.A (85% of grapes coming from an Anbaugebiet, Charmat method)

Winzersekt (traditional bottle fermentation, minimum 9 months on lees, 100% estate-grown fruit, varietal, and vintage must be on the label)

94
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What does an AmtlichePrufungsnummer NOT tell you

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Year of harvest

95
Q

What are the two main tributaries of the Mosel

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Saar and Ruwer

96
Q

What are the main soils of the Mosel

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Blue Slate
Red Slate
Sandstone
Clay

97
Q

Where would you find the villages of Assmannshausen, Geisenheim, and Rudesheim

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Rheingau

98
Q

What are the three main varietals of the Rheingau

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Riesling
Muller-Thurgau
Spatburgunder

99
Q

What is the soil of the Roter Hang

A

Iron rich sandstone and clay

Roter Hang is in Rheinhessen

100
Q

Who makes G-Max and where is it from

A

G-Max is a dry riesling made by Weingut Keller from undisclosed vineyards in the Rheinhessen

101
Q

What gives the Pfalz a slight rain-shadow effect

A

Haardt Mountains

102
Q

What is the main grape variety of the Ahr

A

Spatburgunder

103
Q

What are the soils of Franken? What varietal are they known for

A

gypsum, limestone, and Keuper (marl and limestone)

Sylvaner

104
Q

What styles of wine are made in Baden and Wurttemberg (5)

A

Red, white, rose, sparkling, sweet

Spatburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder, Weisburgunder, Riesling

105
Q

Explain the 4 tiers of Austrian sekt

A

Klassic (charmat and traditional allowed, 9 months on lees)

Reserve (traditional method, 18 months on lees)

Grosse Reserve (traditional method, 30 months on lees)

Hauersekt (grower, traditional method, steps performed by grower, include village and vintage)

106
Q

What is a ried

A

A “top site” in Austria. This may be used instead of the village for single vineyard wines

107
Q

What are the three classifications for Gruner Veltliner in the Wachau

A

Steinfeder (max 11.5%)
Federspiel (11.5%-12.5%)
Smaragd (min 12.5%)

108
Q

What are the major varieties of the Niederosterreich

A

Riesling and Gruner Veltliner

109
Q

What styles of wine are allowed in Rosalia DAC

A

Red and Rose from Blaufrankish

110
Q

What is Gemischer Satz

A

A blended white wine made in Wein (Vienna) Austria

111
Q

Service: We like oaked Chardonnay but don’t want anything from California. What would your recommend?

A

a) Margaret River (2022 Leewan Estate Art Series)
b) Oregon (2021 Donaine Drouhin Arthur)

112
Q

Service: Give me 5 blended malt scotches

A

Johnny Walker Black/Red/Blue
Dewars
Glenlivet makes a blend
Chivas Regal
Monkey Shoulder (new popular)

113
Q

Service: Name 3 orange liquers

A

Gran Marnier
Cointreau
Triple Sec

114
Q

Service: We like wines with a lot of smoky character but not jammy. What would you recommend?

A

2020 Chapoutier Côte Rotie or Cornas

115
Q

Service: What is the difference between Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo tequila

A

Blanco - unaged

Reposado - aged up to 1 year

Añejo - aged 1-2 years

116
Q

Service: 3 examples of Anejo tequila

A

Don Julio
Patron
Cazadores
Milagro

*they are trying to trick you by naming a style, but most houses produce all 3 styles

117
Q

Service: What is in a Mai Tai

A

Dark Rum
Light Rum
Amaretto
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
splash of grenadine

118
Q

Service: What is in a French 75

A

Gin
Champagne
Lemon juice
Simple syrup

Served in a flute

119
Q

Service: What is in a Manhattan

A

Whiskey or Rye
Vermouth
Bitters
Maraschino Cherry

Served in martini glass

120
Q

Service: What is in a Last Word cocktail

A

Gin
Chartreuse
Maraschino
Lime

121
Q

Service: What is Grappa made from and where is it from

A

Distilled from grape skins and pulp
Made in Italy

Very bitter

122
Q

Service: What is the main flavor in Ouzo and where is it from

A

Licorice
Greece

123
Q

Service: What is Nihonshu-do

A

sake meter that tells you how sweet your sake is

124
Q

Name 1 second growth from each region in the Haut-Medoc

A

St. Estephe: Cos d’Estournel

St. Julien: Ducru Beaucaullou, Leoville La Cases

Margaux: Rauzan Segla

Pauillac: Pichon Longueville Baron

125
Q

What is the 4th growth of Pauillac with first growth quality

A

Lynch Bages

126
Q

What is Vino de Pago

A

Single estate designation to give wineries more freedom from DO laws

127
Q

What are the two DOCas of Spain

A

Rioja
Priorat

128
Q

In Spain, what styles of wine can be labeled Gran Reserva

A

Red
White
Rose

129
Q

In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for Riserva wines (red and white)

A

reds: min. 3 years aging, with at least 1 year in oak

whites and rosados: min. 2 years of aging, with at least 6 months in oak

130
Q

What are the Native white grapes of Rioja (3)

A

Viura, Verdejo, Garnacha Blanca

131
Q

What is the major river of Rioja

A

Ebro

132
Q

What are the three sub-regions of Rioja

A

Alta
Alavesa
Oriental

133
Q

What is the major body of water in Castilla y Leon

A

Duero River

134
Q

What styles and varieties are allowed in Ribera del Duero DO

A

rosado and red wines from Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo), Garnacha, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

whites from Abillo Mayor

135
Q

List five grape varietals allowed in Cava production

A

Xarello, Paralleda, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

136
Q

Explain Cava de Paraje Calificado

A

Single vineyard wines similar to Grower/Producers in Champagne/ These cavas must be hand harvested, vines must be a minumum of 10 years old, vintage dated, and can only be Brut, Extra-Brut and Brut Nature in style, they must be aged a minimum 36 months on the lees.

137
Q

What are the soils of Priorat and what varieties do they grow

A

Licorella (black slate and quartzite)

Garnacha
Carignan

138
Q

What Spanish region is known for Albarino

A

Rias Baixas

139
Q

List the subzones of Rias Biaxas

A

Val do Salnes
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
O Rosal
Condado do Tea

140
Q

Explain the difference between Fino Sherry and Oloroso Sherry

A

Both are dry

Fino is made using biological aging under a layer of flor and is 15-17% abv

Oloroso is made using oxidative aging and is 17-22% abv

141
Q

What is the most well known of the Canary Islands for wine production

A

Graciosa

142
Q

What does Colheita Seleccionada mean on a bottle of Portugese wine

A

Still wine with 1% higher abv than required legal minimum

143
Q

What styles of wine are made in the Douro Valley

A

red, white, rosado, sparkling, late harvest, fortified

144
Q

What are the three subzones of the Douro Valley

A

Cima Corgo
Baixa Corgo
Douro Superiore

145
Q

How long does Late Bottled Vintage Port have to be aged

A

4 years minimum

6 years maximum

146
Q

What is a single quinta port

A

Single quintas are named after the estate where the grapes were grown and the wine was made. Port houses will release single quinta wines if the vintage is good, but they do not want to declare an overall port vintage.

147
Q

What is the major river of Vinho Verde

A

Minho

148
Q

Which Lisboa DOP is for fortified wines only

A

Lourinha

149
Q

What styles of wine is Setubal DOP known for

A

Fortified

150
Q

What are the four main varieties for varietally labeled Madeira in order from driest to sweetest

A

Sercial
Verdelho
Boal
Malmsey

151
Q

What are the 3 most important vineyards in Washington State

A

Champoux Vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills

Boushey Vineyard in Yakima

Cailloux Vineyard in Walla Walla

152
Q

What are the 2 sub AVA’s of the Finger Lakes

A

Cayuga
Seneca

153
Q

What is the grower/producer movement in Chile and when was it created

A

MOVI
2009

154
Q

What does AVA stand for and what does it regulate

A

American Viticultural Area, it is a single tract of land with similar growing attributes. It does not regulate grape growing, varieties, harvest, yields, or winemaking

155
Q

When labeled with an AVA, what is the minimum percentage of grapes that have to be from that area

A

85%

156
Q

What is another species of grapes used to make wine besides Vitis vinifera

A

North American rootstock

Vitis labrusca
Vitis rotundifolia

157
Q

What is the percentage abv for “table wine”

A

7-14%

158
Q

What does “Estate Bottled” regulate

A

Wines labeled with Estate Bottled must come from grapes that are 100% grown on land controlled or owned by the winery

159
Q

What years mark the beginning and end of Prohibition

A

1920-1933

160
Q

Put these AVAs in order of North to South: Monterey, Mendocino, Russian River, Livermore

A

Mendocino, Russian River, Livermore, Monterey

161
Q

What body of water has the most influence on the Napa Valley? Why

A

The San Pablo Bay. It brings cooler temperatures to the southern part of the valley, and the heat of the region pulls in the morning fog over the valley that increases the growing season.

162
Q

What is the most southerly AVA in Napa

A

Carneros

163
Q

What is the newest AVA of Sonoma

A

West Sonoma Coast

164
Q

What is the climate of Santa Barbara? What varieties is this region known for?

A

Maritime with Mediterannean influences

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

165
Q

What AVAs do Oregon and Washington share?

A

Walla Walla, Columbia Valley, Columbia Gorge

166
Q

How many AVAs does Wilamette Valley have

A

11

167
Q

What is the southernmost AVA in Oregon

A

Rogue Valley

168
Q

Explain the climatic differences between Eastern and Western Washington

A

The Cascade Mountains run north to south through the state and create a drastic rainshadow effect. Western Washington has a maritime climate, with slightly warm summers and cool winters with high levels of rain fall. Eastern Washington is dry and desertous, with a full contintental climate, hot summers, and freezing winters. Because of this irrigation is essential in Eastern Washington, and it is a good environment for both red varietals that need high amounts of sunshine and varietals that are cold hardy

169
Q

Where is the Champoux Vineyard

A

Horse Heaven Hills

170
Q

Name 3 AVAs that are nested in the Yakima Valley AVA

A

Goose Gap
Rattlesnake HIlls
Snipes Mountain

171
Q

What are the three AVAs of the Finger Lakes

A

Finger Lakes AVA
Cayuga Lake AVA
Seneca Lake AVA

172
Q

What percentage of grapes have to come from the stated vineyard for Single Vineyard Wines in Canada

A

100%

173
Q

Name 2 GI’s in British Columbia

A

Similkameen Valley
Fraser Valley

174
Q

Put these wine regions in order from North to South: La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, Rio Negro

A

Salta, La Rioja, Mendoza, Rio Negro

175
Q

List three climatic and winegrowing influences of the Andes in Mendoza

A

High elevation increases UV intensity and increases the thickness of grape skins

The growing season is longer based on cooler temperatures

The Andes provide ample irrigation from snowmelt.

176
Q

What does Gran Reserva stand for on a bottle of Argentinian wine (red and white)

A

Red : 2 years aging

White: 1 year aging

177
Q

Major sub-regions of Mendoza

A

Lujan de Cuyo
Uco Valley

178
Q

What are the three major climates of Chilean wine regions

A

Desert, Mediterranean, and Maritime

179
Q

What does Riserva Privada indicate on a bottle of Chilean wine

A

min. 12.5% abv

180
Q

What famous estate is a partnership between Concha y Toro and Baron Phillipe de Rothschild

A

Almaviva in Chile

181
Q

What are the sub-regions of Valle Central DO

A

Maipo, Rapel, Curico, Maule

182
Q

Place these from North to South: Valle Central, Aconcagua, Atacama, Sur, Coquimbo

A

Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur

183
Q

Explain the blending law and percentages in Australia

A

For blended wines, the varieties must be listed in descending order of percentage in the blend, and all the listed varieties must make up a minimum of 85% of grapes in the blend

184
Q

What style of wine is Topaque

A

Sweet, fortified wine aged in a solera system made from Muscat

185
Q

What style of wine is Topaque

A

Sweet, fortified wine aged in a solera system made from Muscat

186
Q

Which region in Australia is known for sparkling wine

A

Tasmania

187
Q

Arrange these from East to West: Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Hunter, Coonawara

A

Hunter Valley, Coonawara, Eden Valley, Barossa

188
Q

What is the name of the major mountain range in New South Wales

A

Great Dividing Range

189
Q

Explain Terra Rossa and where it is found

A

Terra Rossa is a red iron rich soil that is rich in clay and silt. It is most famous for being the soil of Coonawara and produces red-fruited Cabernets, but it can be found throughout most growing regions in Australia.

190
Q

What is Clarendon Hills high-quality wine

A

Astralis Shiraz

191
Q

Name the two most famous regions for Riesling in Australia

A

Eden Valley
Clare Valley

192
Q

What is James Busby famous for

A

Bringing Vitis vinifera vines to both Australia and New Zealand. He became the first and msot important enologist and consultant for both countries

193
Q

What is the major mountain range on the south island of New Zealand

A

The Southern Alps

194
Q

Wellington houses what GI

A

Wairarapa

195
Q

In New Zealand, when a wine is labeled with a GI what percent of the fruit must be from that GI?

A

85%

196
Q

Explain the differences between SAWIS and SAWIT in South Africa

A

In 1999 the South African Wine Industry Trust (SAWIT) was formed to empower black workers, finance new projects, and set quality-minded growing areas and winemaking techniques. The South Africa Wine Informations System (SAWIS) is the two-fold system that collects data from the SAWIT program and approves and enforces the WO system

197
Q

What is Cap Classique

A

Traditional method sparkling wine in South Africa

198
Q

What is the variety in Vin de Constance

A

Muscat

199
Q

Explain “Cape Blends” when used as a labeling term in South Africa

A

Cape Blends require 30-70% Pinotage and can be blended with any other red grape
varieties, but mainly Bordeaux. Many think this is to round out the synthetic notes Pinotage
can have, this is an official designation

200
Q

Which region is best known for Pinot Noir in South Africa

A

Walker BAy

201
Q

Devon Valley, Bottelary, and Jonkershoek are all wards of what district

A

Stellenbosch

202
Q

What is the climate of Swartland

A

Mediterranean with a slight continental influence

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