Quiz No. 6 Flashcards
What is Lombardy’s most important zone for red wine?
Valtellina
In what year was the DOC/DOCG introduced?
1963
the first DOCG was not awarded until 1980
Which commune appellation is the largest of Haut-Médoc?
Margaux
Name 4 regions of Scotch production.
Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Campbeltown, Islay, the Islands
Which two rivers create ideal weather conditions for botrytis in Sauternes?
Ciron and Garonne
Asti and Moscato d’Asti: which is spumante and frizzante?
Asti: spumante
Moscato d’Asti: frizzante
What is a lieu-dit?
The smallest geographical unit of land within a vineyard, which may bear a traditional name
95% of cava is produced in the _____ DO.
Penèdes
Name 3 grapes used to produce Cava
Parellada, Xerel-lo, Macabéo, Chardonnay
Name the zones of the Adelaide Superzone.
Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu, Barossa
Which Northern Rhône appellation for Syrah is 100% Syrah?
Cornas
Name the counties of the North Coast (California).
Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Solano, Marin
What is remontage?
The process of pumping there fermenting juice over the cap (pomace) during cuvaison in the red winemaking process
Where is Dry Creek Valley located?
Sonoma
Name 3 AVAs of Southern Oregon.
Umpqua Valley, Elkton Oregon, Rouge Valley, Applegate Valley, Red Hills Douglas County
