Regional Black Grapes Flashcards

1
Q

Which region is most important region for the production of Gamay?

A

Beaujolais

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2
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What climate does Grenache/ Garnacha need to ripen successfully?

A

Warm Climate

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3
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In which of the following DOs is Tempranillo an important grape variety?

A

Ribera del Duero DO
Rioja DOCa
Catalunya DO

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4
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What grape variety is the most important black grape variety in Argentina?

A

Malbec

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5
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What is the only grape variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG

A

Nebbiolo

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6
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Describe the style of wine that comes from Valpolicella DOC

A

Typically a light bodied and fruity wine

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7
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Describe the style of wine from Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG

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A dry to off-dry red wine made from partially dry grapes

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8
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Describe the style of wine that comes from Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG

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A sweet wine made from partially dried grapes

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9
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Which grape variety is associated with Chianti DOCG

A

Sangiovese

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10
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Which grape variety is associated with Priorat DOCa?

A

Garnacha/Grenache

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11
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Which grape variety is associated with Barbaresco DOCG

A

Nebbiolo

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12
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Which grape variety is associated with Gavi DOCG?

A

Cortese

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13
Q

The labeling terms used is Spain to reflect the style and quality of wine are?

A

Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva

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14
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is in which region of Italy?

A

Abruzzo

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15
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What is the most important region for Gamay?

A

Beaujolais, France

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16
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In Cates de Prove ce AOC, Grenache is generally made into what style of wine?

A

Dry pale rosé

17
Q

What is the typical style of wine produced from Grenache?

A

Low to med tannins
Red fruit
Sometimes spice and liquorice

18
Q

What does the labeling term Joven indicate

A

A labeling term used in Spain to indicate that the wine is typically young and fruity. These wines are not subject to minimum aging requirements

19
Q

What does Crianza indicate?

A

A wine that has been aged in oak prior to release. SPAIN

20
Q

What does Reserva indicate?

A

Aged for EXTENDED periods in oak. SPAIN

21
Q

Which grape variety is the only variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG

A

Nebbiolo

22
Q

Style of Barbera wines

A

High acid
Low to med tannins
Red fruit
Sometimes black pepper

23
Q

What is the dominant grape variety in Chianti DOCG

A

Sangiovese

24
Q

Typical style of a wine made from the grape variety Corvina grape variety?

A

High acid
Low to med tannins
Red fruit

25
Q

What does Classico indicate

A

A term in Italy used to indicate that the wine has been made from grapes grown in the historic centre of a region.

26
Q

What is special about the grapes used to make Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

Appassimento method of using partially dried grapes that have been dried inside.

27
Q

What is the style of a wine labeled Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG?

A

A sweet red made from partially dried grapes

28
Q

Which grape variety is the most famous for their wines from the Abruzzo region in East- Central Italy?

A

Montepulciano

29
Q

Pinotage was developed specially for the warm dry climate of which country?

A

South Africa

30
Q

What is the typical style of Pinotage?

A

High acid
Med tannins
Red fruit to black fruit
If aged in oak chocolate coffee and smoke

31
Q

What are the typical aromas and flavors of a Carmenère wine that is made from grapes that are harvested when not fully ripe

A

Herbaceous green bell pepper capsicum and tomato leaf.

32
Q

What is the typical style of Malbec

A

Full bodied
High tannin
Black fruits
Deep color
If aged oak and vanilla
In bottle aging dried fruit and meat