Practice MS Exam #1 (Donegan) Flashcards
In terms of styles produced, and major varietal composition; what is the difference in between Orleans AOP, and Orleans-Clery AOP?
”~ Orleans makes Red, White, and Rosé;
Whites are based on Chardonnay (aka: Auvernet Blanc),
Reds & Rosés are based on Pinot Meunier
~ Orleans-Clery makes Red Only!; 100% Cabernet Franc.”
Who makes “Pur Sang”? What is the AOP on the label?
Didier Dageaneau. ~~~ Pouilly Fume AOP
Name 2 famous soil types of Sancerre AOP.
“Terres Blanches: Kimmeridgian Clay (extending down from Chablis)
Caillottes: A stony soil littered with fossils
Silex: High proportion of Flint”
Where is Bodegas Inviosa?
Extremadura - They are the only Cava Producer in this region
What is the minimum percentage of Albarino for Rias Baixas DO to varietally label Albarino?
100% minimum
What is the major grape varietal of Arabaka Txakolina DO Blanco?
Hondarribi Zurrri
Please name and describe the differences between the 4 major methods of Madeira production.
Estufagem ~ Armazens de Calor ~ Vina Canteiro ~ Via Tournagem
What is the minimum percentage of a variety for that variety to label in Madeira?
”~ Minimum 85% for non-vintage
~ Minimum 100% for vintage dated wines”
What is the current regulating body of South African wines? In what year was it formed?
SAWIT ~ South African Wine Industry Trust. Formed in 1999 after the KWV gave up powers in 1997.
Pinotage is crossing of what 2 grapes?
Cinsault & Pinot Noir
What communes can append their name to Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG?
Colli Astiani ~ Tinella ~~~ (Nizza is now its own DOCG)
What are the aging requirements of Franciacorta Saten DOCG?
24 months minimum on the lees ~ 31 months minimum aging before realease.
What is the main grape variety in Roero DOCG Rosso?
Nebbiolo
Name a producer of Alta Langa DOCG.
“Ettore Germano ~ Banfi. ~~~ Fontafredda also makes one; as does Contratto.
I’m sure there are more but these are the major two that I found which are available in the US…”
What is semibuai?
The milling process of removing the husk from sake rice.
What is the minimum amount of semibuai for Junmai Daigingo?
Minimum 50% removed.
What is the only non vitis-vinifera grape allowed in the production of VQA wine in Ontario? In what style of wine or wines is it permitted?
Vidal. Only allowed in Ice Wine (both still & sparkling).
What is the temperature (in Celsius) that must be reached for British Columbia Ice Wine to be harvested?
-8* Celsius
Where are the Thaunus Hills located? What influence do they have on this region?
Rheingau. They slope all the vineyards of Rheingau directly south into the sun.
Who produces Bacharacher Hahn? In what Bereich is it located?
Toni Jost. It is in Lorely bereich (Mittelrhien Anbaugebiete)
Name 2 gemeinde of the Kaiserstuhl Bereich.
“Sasbach ~ Burkheim ~ Oberrrotweil ~ Achkaren ~ Blankenhornsberg ~ Ihringen ~ Freiberg
~ (These are the ““major”” gemeinde, ther may be more.)”
What is the most planted grape of Nahe?
Riesling
What does Szaras mean in Tokaji? What styles of Tokaji can it be added to?
Dry. ~~~ It can be added to Szamorodni, Fortidas, and Maslas
What is the minimum RS of Tokaji Azsu 6 Puttonyos?
150 g/l RS
What is the current minimum Must Weight of Saint-Romain AOP Blanc?
“178 g/l (it was 170 g/l before 2011)
~ Must weights are the same for all village level whites of Cote d’Or.”
Name 5 Premier Cru vineyards of Meursault AOP.
“There are 19:
Blagny, Perrières, Clos des Perrieres, Charmes, Genevrieres, Les Caillerets, Le Porusot, Porusot,
La Pièce sous le Bois, Les Santenots Blancs, Les Santenots du Milieu, Sous Blagny, Les Cras,
La Jeunellotte, Les Boucheres, Les Gouttes d’Or, Les Plures, Les Ravelles, Sous le Dos d’Ane”
“The following Lieu Dits are all located in which Cru of Beaujolais?
Les Micouds, Corcelette, Côte du Py, and Douby”
All are in Morgon AOP
“What is the main grape variety of the following Cru?
1) Les Forets
2) Clos de la Marechele
3) Le Clos du Chapitre
4) Mazard”
“1) Chardonnay (Chablis)
2) Pinot Noir (Nuits St. Georges - JF Mugnier monopole)
3) Pinot Noir (Fixin - Dufuleur monopole)
4) Syrah (Cornas - there are no bottlings with Mazard on the label) “
In what DOP would you find Chao de Areia soils? What is the most planted grape of these soils?
Colares DOP. ~ 80% minimum planted to Ramisco.
Name 3 DOP of Beiras Region (IGP/VR).
Dao DOP, Bairrada DOP, Beira Interior DOP, Lafoes DOP, Tavora-Varosa DOP
What is Green Malt?
This is the term for germinated/malted barley before it is transferred to kilns for roasting.
Name 4 different types of Lambic.
Gueuze, Mars, Faro, Kriek, Framboise, Peche, Muscat, Cassis
In what state is is Brokenwood located?
New South Wales
The Southeastern Australia Super Zone covers all of and parts of what states?
“New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Queensland.
~~ QLD, and SA are only partially contained.”
From 2001 to 2010 name 2 Australian vintages that were affected by droughts.
2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
What is the minimum ABV of Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP?
11.5% min ABV
What river separates Barsac AOP from Cadillac AOP?
Garonne River
Espressed in kg/ha what is the maximum harvest yield of Kamptal DAC?
“9,000 kg/ha. (67.5 hl/ha)
~~ This is actually the max yield for all of Austria. It is not delineated by region.”
Name 2 synonyms for Chardonnay used in Austria.
Feinburgunder, Morillon
“What specific style of wine is Rust famous for producing?
~~ Follow up: Expressed in KMW, what is the minimum must weight of Ausbruch?”
Ausbruch ~~ 27 KMW.
How does Lake Neusiedlersee affect the climate of Neusiedlersee & Neusiedlersee-Hugelland?
“The shallow lake has a COOLING AFFECT on the otherwise warm region.
The HUMIDITY created from the SHALLOW LAKE aids the DEVELOPMENT OF BOTRYTIS is the the vineyards around Rust to produce the dessert wines they are famous for.”
Who produces Cornas AOP “Reynard”?
Thierry Allemand
What is the significance of the village of Montelimar to the Rhone Valley?
“This is the northernmost village of the Southern Rhone.
No requirement for grenache in Cotes du Rhone AOP north of here.”
Name an AOP of the Southern Rhone Valley that require the presence of Viognier for their white wines.
Grignan les Adhemar AOP, Duché d’Uzès AOP
What is the typical encepagement of Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape AOP Blanc “Cuvee Vieilles Vignes”?
100% Roussanne
What is the most planted grape variety in Sicily?
Cattarato Bianco
What is the minimum amount of Calabrese in Cersuolo di Vittorio DOCG?
50% minimum (70% maximum) ~~ Calabrese is a synonym for Nero d’Avola.
“Name the region of each of the following DO is contained within:
1) Bio Bio
2) San Antonio
3) Curico
4) Colchagua”
“1) Sur Region (Southern Valley)
2) Anconcagua Region
3) Valle Central (Central Valley)
4) Valle Central (Central Valley)”
“Who produces the following wines?
1) Seña
2) Purple Angel
3) Le Dix
4) Don Melchor”
“1) Errazuriz (with Robert Mondavi ~ Errazuriz bought out Mondavi after his death ~ now Chadwick)
2) Montes Alpha (Viña Montes)
3) Los Vascos (with Lafite Rothschild)
4) Concha y Toro”
What oceanic current regulates the temperature of Valle Centrale?
Humboldt Current
Name 2 appelations of the Dordogne IGP for Sweet White wines only.
“Saussignac AOP, and Monbazzillac AOP.
~ Haut Montravel, Cote de Montravel, and Rosette can make sweet wines but also can be off dry.”
What is the Vin de Liqueur of Armagnac?
Floc de Gascogne AOP
What is the minimum elevation of Mendocino Ridge AVA?
1200 feet
For a Cabernet Sauvignon labelled ‘Washington State’ what is the minimum amount of grapes that must be from Washington?
95% minimum ~~ Only 75% must be Cabernet Sauvignon, but 95% of all the grapes must come from Washington state for the state appelation to appy.
What is the most planted grape variety of Oakville AVA?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Remelluri is located in what sub-region of Rioja DOCa?
Alavesa
In Neuchatel, what is Oeil-de-Perdrix?
A specialty wine of Neuchatel. ~~~ Rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir
Give 2 synonyms for Chasselas in Switzerland.
Fendant, Dorin, and Perlan (it is called Gutadel in Baden Germany)
“Please define the following terms as they apply to Sherry:
1) Copita
2) Esparto
3) Primera Yema
4) Trasiegos”
“1) The traditional glass for tasting Sherry
2) The name for the grass mats grapes can be dried on
3) The free run juice of the first pressing of Sherry grapes
4) the movement of Sherry wines between Criaderas”
What is the minimum average age of VORS Sherry?
30 years
What communes of Sherry must aging take place in?
Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar del Barremida, El Puerto de Santa Maria
What commune of Sherry is famous for growing Moscatel? What is the primary soil type of this region?
Chipiona ~~~ Arenas soil type (sand)
Where is Rose Valley?
Bulgaria
Where is the producer Rippon located?
New Zealand, South Island, Central Otago, Lake Wanaka
What mountain range separates Nelson from Marlborough?
Richmond Range
What are the major growing regions of the New Zealand’s North Island?
Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisbourne/Poverty Bay, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington/Wairarapa
Name 5 villages that may append their name to the Coteaux du Layon AOP.
“Saint Aubin de Luigne, Rochefort du Loire, Saint-Lambert du Lattay,
Chaume 1er Cru, Beaulieu sur Layon, Rablay sur Layon, Faye d’Anjou ~~~ must give FULL names.”
What AOP of Anjou-Saumur can label their wines “Grand Cru”?
Quarts-de-Chaume AOP, Bonnezeaux AOP
What is the minimum Must Weight of Musat de Cap Corse AOP?
252 g/l ~~ this the the minimum Must Weight for all VdN of France
What is the maximum harvest yield of Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
30 hl/ha ~~ this is the maximum yield for all VdN of France.
What is another name for the vine disease Esca?
Apoplexy, or Black Measles
“Define the following winemaking terms:
1) Remontage
2) Soutirage
3) Pigeage”
“1) Pumping the fermenting juice over the cap during the red wine making process
2) Racking, The transfer of wine from one container to another leaving the lees behind.
3) Punching down the cap”
Who produces Clos Jebsal? What grape varietals are bottled under Clos Jebsal?
Zind Humbrecht. ~~ Only Pinot Gris is bottled under Clos Jebsal.
What are the allowable varietals of Cremant d’Alsace AOP?
“White: Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc.
Rosé: 100% Pinot Noir”
Name a sub-zone that can attach its name to Alsace AOP for 100% Sylvaner.
“Cotes de Barr, or Blienshwiller
~~ (Zotzenberg is a Grand Cru and does not have to be 100% Sylvaner.”
Expressed in Grams per Liter: what is the maximum RS of a Riesling labelled Alsace AOP if the wine was not chaptilized, and its Tartaric acid is 7 g/l?
12 g/l ~~ if Tartaric Acid was below 6 g/l the maximum RS would be 9 g/l; if the wine was chaptalized the maximum RS would be 6 g/l regardless of acidity.
Where is specifically Bodegas Chacra located? What is their top wine?
They are in Patagonia (specifically in Rio Negro) ~~ Their top wine is “Trienta y Dos” Pinot Noir
What are the benefits, and potential hazards of the Zonda?
“Benefits: It has both a WARMING AFFECT on Mendoza’s climate, and a DRYING AFFECT staving off the develpment of rot.
Hazards: The wine can be so strong that during flowering it can TEAR FLOWERS OFF THE VINES leading to uneven fruit set. It can also bring HAIL with it.”
What are the requirements for Gran Reserva in Argentina?
12 months minimum aging for Whites ~ 24 months minimum aging for Reds
“What is the commune and classification of the following wines:
1) Chateau Coutat
2) Chateau Beycheville
3) Chateau Carbonnieux
4) Chateau Figeac”
“1) Sauternes (Barsac) ~ 1st Growth
2) Saint-Julien (Saint-Julien-Beychevelle) ~ 4th Growth
3) Pessac-Leognan, Graves (Leognan) ~ Classified for Red & White
4) Saint Emilion ~ Grand Cru Classé (class B)”
“Please give the ““Second Wine”” of the following Chateau:
1) Chateau Palmer
2) Chateau Montrose
3) Chateau Calon-Segur
4) Ducru-Beaucaillou”
“1) Alter Ego de Palmer
2) La Dame de Montrose
3) Marquis du Calon
4) Croix de Beaucaillou”
You purchased a 12 pack case of wine for $720. What price do you need to charge on the wine list per bottle to get a 50% wine cost?
$120/btl. ~~ (your cost is $60/btl, multiplied by 2x)
What are the names of the planting systems of Port? Describe each one.
“1) PATAMARES ~ The traditional terracing system that does not allow for mechanized harvesting (rows are spaced too tightly)
2) SOCALCOS ~ The modern terracing system that is more widely spaced and does allow for mechanized harvesting
3) VINHOS AO ALTA ~ The modern non-terraced planting system. The vines are planted vertically to do away with terracing.”
What is the minimum ABV of Vintage Port?
19% min ABV
Name 4 major red grapes of Port.
“Touriga Franca/Francesca; Touriga Nacional
Tinta Cao; Tinta Roriz; Tinta Amarela; Tinta Barroca
Bastardo; Marisco Tinto”
