Practice Theory Questions 1 Flashcards
What is the dominant flavor difference between less polished and more polished sakes?
The more polished contributes to more elegance, delicate flavors, vibrant aromatics
The less polished contributes to more rustic, fatty, and earthy flavors
What is the name of the machine used to mill Sake rice?
Seimaiki
What are other spices used in London Dry Gin besides Juniper?
Orange and lemon peel, anise, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, angelica root
What is the minimum R.S. for Bonnezeaux AOP?
51 g/l
Sekt is usually produced in which method?
Traditional method
What is the boiling point for alcohol?
Approximately 173 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino?
Aged in cask for a minimum two years and in the bottle for an additional four months. Released January 1 of the fifth years harvest
Riserva - in the bottle for an additional six months. Released January 1 of the sixth years harvest
What is the diurnal shift?
The change in temperature from its maximum, typically in the late afternoon, to its minimum, just before sunrise.
Important for fruit to maintain a good balance between ripeness and acidity
What is Doble Pasta?
Doble Pasta red wines are macerated and fermented with twice the normal amount of grape skins and pulp, resulting in a wine of intense concentration, tannin and color
What is the largest W.O. Unit in South Africa?
Northern Cape
Name the G.I. in Australia of the following producers: Clarendon Hill and Jim Barry
Clarendon Hills: McLaren Vale
Jim Barry: Clare Valley
What Brunello producer lost over 60,000 liters of wine after someone broke in and drained multiple casks of wine?
Case Basse (Soldera)
In which AOP is Clisson, Le Pallet, and Gorges?
Muscadet Sevre et Maine
What is the most planted grape in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the northernmost sub region of Coquimbo?
Elqui Valley
Cannubi and Masseto:
Masseto Toscana IGP; first released in 1986
Cannubi Cru of Barolo
Which AOP can be recommended comparable to Masseto?
Pomerol
Where in Austria do Emmerich Knoll and Hirtzberger locate?
Wachau
What country is Dalmatia and Suhindol located?
Croatia
Bulgaria
What is the Coquard basket press in Champagne?
A press used in Champagne to press grapes as gently as possible
What is the DOCG for “Saten”?
Franciacorta
it has less pressure in the bottle: five bars compared with six. In order to achieve this, producers add less sugar in the liqueur de tirage resulting in a gentle, creamy, silky wine
What are the grapes for Marsala Oro?
Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Damaschino
When did Alsace achieve AOC status?
1962
What is the minimum ABV for Alsace GC Riesling and Pinot Gris?
Riesling: 11%
Pinot Gris: 12.5%
Which river flows next to Eola Amity Hill?
Willamette River
Where is the VQA Okanagan located?
British Columbia
What is Cotnari and what is it famous for?
Cotnari is a DOC of Romania famous for sweet wines made from grasa de Cotnari
What is noble rot in German?
Edelfaule
Pradikatswein must carry an Amtliche Prufungsnummer (AP Number), a series of five sets of numbers indicating what?
The first number refers to region (anbaugebiete) where wine was tested
Second set refers to commune where wine was bottled
Third set refers to the bottlers code
The fourth set refers to a unique code for the bottling
The final two numbers indicate the year in which the appellation was filed
Dominio de Pingus
Region: Ribera del Duero
Winery location: Valladolid
Inaugural vintage: 1995
100% Tempranillo aged in a mix of old and new barrique for 18 months
The five original “Clos” of Priorat
Clos Mogador
Palacios Clos Dofi
Clos Erasmus
Clos de l’Obac
Clos Martinet
What is bottle condition?
bottle conditioned beer allows the yeast to naturally carbonate the beer after fermentation is complete.
Because active yeast remains in a bottle-conditioned beer, it continues to develop and age ever so slightly over time. This makes bottle conditioned beer perfect for aging, as it will continue to mature, much like a fine wine.
How to control Brett in a winery
Practice proper sanitation
Barrel topping
Free SO2 management
Which Acid is used for acidification?
Tartaric acid
Roasted Hill is which AOP?
Cote Rotie
What is the minimum ABV and R.S. for Amarone?
Minimum ABV: 14%
Maximum R.S. 12 g/l
The VDP terms for dry wines:
What is the maximum R.S. allowed in these wines?
“GG” Grosses Gewachs or Trocken
Maximum R.S. 9 g/l
What are 2 positive effects of “Le Mistral”?
the winds rid the area of virtually all cloud cover, ensuring bright, sunny days that are perfect for ripening fruit. In addition, the winds help to normalize temperatures, ensuring it is neither too cold, nor too hot for the grapes to do their thing.
It dries the vineyards, preventing mold and mildew from taking hold.
What are sweet wine AOCs in Graves besides Sauterns?
Cerons and Barsac
What two regions border False Bay?
Stellenbosch and Cape Town
What does Amabile mean on an Italian label?
Off dry
Bannockburn and Gibbston are located where?
Central Otago (South Island)
What are the 3 lightest styles of Crus Beaujolais?
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Saint Amour
What is the grape for Bouzeron and Montagny?
Bouzeron: Aligote
Montagny: Chardonnay
What is the principal grape in Aube?
Pinot Noir
What are the principal grapes in the following:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Torgiano
Conero Rosso
Cerasuolo di Vittoria: Nero d’Avola (Sicily)
Torgiano: Sangiovese (Umbria)
Conero Rosso: Montepulciano (Marche)
What is the wine style of Bairrada?
Red wine from the Baga grape
What is the principal grape in Pipers River?
In coonawarra?
Pipers River: Pinot Noir
Coonawara: Cabernet Sauvignon
Gutedel is a synonym for what grape varietal?
Chasselas in Alsace
Which AOP is the Serein River located?
Chablis
What is the principal wine style of Juracon?
Tangy dry whites (Gros Manseng) and sweet passerillage wines (Petit Manseng)
Other varieties include: Lauzet, Courbu, Petit Courbu
What does “Rancio” mean in Rasteau?
An oxidative and maderized style in which the wine is left in open barrels, exposed to the ravages of sunlight and temperature
What is Pineau de Charentes?
A vin de liqueur in Cognac
What does “Fine Champagne” mean on a label?
It is distilled from wines produced in the Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne regions, with Grande Champagne composing at least 50% of the blend
Define Marc
A pomace spirit produced from pomace, the remnants left after pressing grapes. Best examples are found in Champagne, Alsace, and Burgundy
