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Practice Theory Questions II Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Dole produced?

A

Valais in Switzerland

A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay

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2
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What wine would Achaval Ferrer likely produce?

A

Malbec from Mendoza Argentina

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3
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What grape is Soldera made from?

A

Sangiovese

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4
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What is the general R/S for Malvasia Madeira?

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In Baume ranges: >3.5’

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5
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What region produces wines called “Rainwater”?

A

Madeira

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6
Q

Name the general climate for the following wines:

Château Grillet

Rivasaltes

A

Château Grillet: Continental

Rivasaltes: Mediterranean

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7
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Who two regions are most affected by the Cook Strait?

A

Wellington and Nelson

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8
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What country practices Controliran?

A

Bulgaria

It is a superior controlled appellation of origin within a DGO, each controliran wine must be produced from the appellations permitted grape varietals

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9
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What is the major white varietals for Controliran in Bulgaria?

A

Red Misket

Rkatsiteli

Dimiat

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10
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Which region is the furthest west? Kamptal, Wein, Carnuntum, Mittelburgenland

A

Kamptal

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11
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What is Hanepoot a synonym for?

A

Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa

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12
Q

What region produces Roter Hang?

Which producer makes it?

A

Rheinhessen

Gunderloch is a marquee producer

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13
Q

Where is the Vale Isarco?

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An official subzone of Alto Adige

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14
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What current affects the South African Coast?

A

The Benguela Current

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15
Q

What districts are the following regions in?

Elim

Constantia

A

Elim - Cape Agulhas

Constantia - Cape Town

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16
Q

What style of wine best succeeds in Gimblett Gravels?

A

Syrah and Bordeaux style blends in Hawkes Bay

17
Q

What style of wine is Occhio di Pernice?

A

Rose version of vin santo with a minimum 50% Sangiovese added to the white grapes

18
Q

Where is Oltrepo Pavese Classico DOCG?

A

Lombardy

Traditional method sparkling and still wines from Pinot Nero

19
Q

Name the three PDO zones of Peleponnese

A

Nemea

Mantinia

Patras

20
Q

Name three dessert wine DOCs of Sicily based on Muscat

A

Moscato di Noto

Moscato di Siracusa

Moscato di Pantelleria

21
Q

What three regions in Anjou Saumur are likely to pick in Tries?

A

Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux de l’Aubance

Quarts de Chaume

22
Q

What grape is produced in the “Rancia” wine?

A

Sangiovese

Felsina

23
Q

Define the highest to lowest level of ABV for: Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd

A

Steinfeder is lightest: max alcohol 11.5%

Federspiel alcohol range 11.5%-12.5%

Smaragd min alcohol 12.5%

24
Q

Name 4 producers of Chambertin Clos de Beze

A

Armand Rousseau

Bruno Clair

Faiveley

Robert Groffier

25
Q

Name the subzones of San Luis Obispo

A

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

26
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Whic subzone of San Luis Obispo recently applied to be separated into 11 zones?

A

Paso Robles

27
Q

What caused Joseph Drouhin to open a property in Willamette Valley?

A

Seeking a more marginal climate for Pinot Noir and seeing outstanding results in French competition

28
Q

Where in Spain is the Gyropalette machine most used?

A

Penedes Spain

29
Q

Name the most famous vineyard in the following communes

Urzig

Ungstein

A

Urzig - Wurzgarten

Ungstein - Weilberg

30
Q

Which grape is a major contributor of Alentejano?

A

Trincadeira

31
Q

Why styles of wine are in Bairrada Portugal?

A

White (Branco)

Rose (Rosado)

Red (Tinto)

Sparkling (Vinho Espumante)

32
Q

Name two regions of Aconcagua that currently grow Sauvignon Blanc

A

Casablanca

San Antonio

33
Q

What is the soil type for Pomerol?

A

Sand, gravel, clay, with a subsoil of iron pan and rich clay (crasse de fer)

34
Q

Where are the following Crus from and what class are they?

Paive

Kirwan

Guignard

A

Pavie - St. Emilion Grand Crus Class A

Kirwan - Margaux (Cantenac) Third Growth

Guignard - Sauterns Second Growth

35
Q

What is the soil type of Cornas?

A

Naked granite soil (gore)

36
Q

What style of wine and grape is the Mittelburgenland DAC known for?

A

Racy reds from Blaufrankisch

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