Random GuildSomm theory questions Flashcards
What are the only two DOCs in Argentina?
Luján de Cuyo, San Rafael
What Super Tuscan producer is making Pinot Noir in South America?
The Incisa della Rocchetta family of Sassicaia; Bodega Chacra in Patagonia
Three varieties of Torrontes in Argentina: What are they, and what’s the most planted?
Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino
Which province of Argentina has the most Torrontes planted?
Mendoza has most, then La Rioja, then San Juan. Salta is currently 4th.
What does Gran Reserva indicate on a bottle of Mendoza Malbec?
It’s at least two years old. Gran Reserva designation in Argentina indicates at least one year of age for whites and two for reds
What are the three individual Txakoli DOs?
Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina, Arabako Txakolina
What are the five GIs for Scotch Whisky
Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown
What country leads the world in percentage of wines bottled under screwcap?
New Zealand
What six grapes can legally be bottled as Alsace Grand Cru?
Muscat Blanc a Petite Grains, Muscat Ottonel, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, Gewurtztraminer
In what type of still is Bourbon typically produced?
continuous (column) still
Two UC Davis guys developed the heat summation scale. It’s named after one of them… who’s the other?
Maynard Amerine and A.J. Winkler developed the Winkler heat summation scale.
Who is Patrick DuCournau?
He invented micro-oxygenation in 1991 working with Tannat grapes in Madiran.
Agly, Têt and Tech. What do they have in common?
All rivers in Roussillon
Venus Blanc de Blancs. Who makes it, what is it named after/
Agrapart; 1005 Chardonnay from vineyard in Avize worked by their horse, named Venus.
In terms of total vineyard plantings, what’s the smallest AVA in Washington state?
Naches Heights AVA, created in 2011, is Washington’s smallest with just 40 acres of planted vines
What country in the Southern Hemisphere has the most hectares under vine?
Argentina
How many total hectares are under vine – in the world?
7,528,000 (give or take a few). Down from over 7,800,000 ha in 2000.
Spain, France, Italy. What is the 4th-largest EU country in terms of vineyard acreage?
Portugal
What is Rosé d’Aramon?
Rosé made from rare Aramon grape in Languedoc
Name the one producer in Tasmania that produces ONLY sparkling wine.
Jansz
What is the base spirit of a Créole Shrubb?
Rhum Agricole
What is En Rama?
En Rama is a style of sherry bottled with minimal filtration or stabilization from the cask. Gaining popularity of late, most producers recommend drinking it within just a few months
What Greek grape has an “extra” seed?
Xinomavro has four seeds, whereas most grapes have two. May contribute to high tannin levels.
France saw its first AOC for a stone fruit-based eau de vie in 2010. What was it, what is it made from, where does it come from, what size bottle does it come in, and whats the ABV?
Kirsch de Fougerolles, 70 cl Fougerolles “bô” (an old French word for bottle), 45%ABV. From Haute-Saône, East of Dijon. Made from Cherries.
