Practice Theory Questions II Flashcards
Where is Dole produced?
Valais in Switzerland
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay
What wine would Achaval Ferrer likely produce?
Malbec from Mendoza Argentina
What grape is Soldera made from?
Sangiovese
What is the general R/S for Malvasia Madeira?
In Baume ranges: >3.5’
What region produces wines called “Rainwater”?
Madeira
Name the general climate for the following wines:
Château Grillet
Rivasaltes
Château Grillet: Continental
Rivasaltes: Mediterranean
Who two regions are most affected by the Cook Strait?
Wellington and Nelson
What country practices Controliran?
Bulgaria
It is a superior controlled appellation of origin within a DGO, each controliran wine must be produced from the appellations permitted grape varietals
What is the major white varietals for Controliran in Bulgaria?
Red Misket
Rkatsiteli
Dimiat
Which region is the furthest west? Kamptal, Wein, Carnuntum, Mittelburgenland
Kamptal
What is Hanepoot a synonym for?
Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa
What region produces Roter Hang?
Which producer makes it?
Rheinhessen
Gunderloch is a marquee producer
Where is the Vale Isarco?
An official subzone of Alto Adige
What current affects the South African Coast?
The Benguela Current
What districts are the following regions in?
Elim
Constantia
Elim - Cape Agulhas
Constantia - Cape Town
What style of wine best succeeds in Gimblett Gravels?
Syrah and Bordeaux style blends in Hawkes Bay
What style of wine is Occhio di Pernice?
Rose version of vin santo with a minimum 50% Sangiovese added to the white grapes
Where is Oltrepo Pavese Classico DOCG?
Lombardy
Traditional method sparkling and still wines from Pinot Nero
Name the three PDO zones of Peleponnese
Nemea
Mantinia
Patras
Name three dessert wine DOCs of Sicily based on Muscat
Moscato di Noto
Moscato di Siracusa
Moscato di Pantelleria
What three regions in Anjou Saumur are likely to pick in Tries?
Coteaux du Layon
Coteaux de l’Aubance
Quarts de Chaume
What grape is produced in the “Rancia” wine?
Sangiovese
Felsina
Define the highest to lowest level of ABV for: Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd
Steinfeder is lightest: max alcohol 11.5%
Federspiel alcohol range 11.5%-12.5%
Smaragd min alcohol 12.5%
Name 4 producers of Chambertin Clos de Beze
Armand Rousseau
Bruno Clair
Faiveley
Robert Groffier
Name the subzones of San Luis Obispo
Adelaida District, Arroyo Grande Valley, Creston District, Edna Valley, El Pomar District, Paso Robles, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, Templeton Gap District, York Mountain
Whic subzone of San Luis Obispo recently applied to be separated into 11 zones?
Paso Robles
What caused Joseph Drouhin to open a property in Willamette Valley?
Seeking a more marginal climate for Pinot Noir and seeing outstanding results in French competition
Where in Spain is the Gyropalette machine most used?
Penedes Spain
Name the most famous vineyard in the following communes
Urzig
Ungstein
Urzig - Wurzgarten
Ungstein - Weilberg
Which grape is a major contributor of Alentejano?
Trincadeira
Why styles of wine are in Bairrada Portugal?
White (Branco)
Rose (Rosado)
Red (Tinto)
Sparkling (Vinho Espumante)
Name two regions of Aconcagua that currently grow Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca
San Antonio
What is the soil type for Pomerol?
Sand, gravel, clay, with a subsoil of iron pan and rich clay (crasse de fer)
Where are the following Crus from and what class are they?
Paive
Kirwan
Guignard
Pavie - St. Emilion Grand Crus Class A
Kirwan - Margaux (Cantenac) Third Growth
Guignard - Sauterns Second Growth
What is the soil type of Cornas?
Naked granite soil (gore)
What style of wine and grape is the Mittelburgenland DAC known for?
Racy reds from Blaufrankisch
