Review Deck #1: Random Flashcards
Name for Nebbiolo as used in Northern Piedmont
Spanna
Red Rioja: Traditional style
Highly tannic, extensive oak aging, meant to bottle-age for long periods, emphasis on earthiness, minerality, and “leathery” character
Acid reminiscent of green apples
Malic acid
Two sub-appellations of the Russian River Valley AVA
- Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA 2. Chalk Hill AVA
Red grape – famous in California – known for ‘jammy’ blackberry flavors
Zinfandel
Four levels of wine/vineyard classification in the VDP scheme
- Grosse Lage (highest) 2. Erste Lage 3. Ortswein 4. Gutswein
Separating the grape juice from the skins and other solids
Pressing
Region of origin: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG and Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Marches
Alternative name for the Viura grape
Macabeo
Cold, strong wind that affects the Rhône Valley
Mistral (affects other areas, including Languedoc and Provence as well)
Two DOCs of Argentina
- Luján de Cuyo 2. San Rafael
Grape variety also known as Klevener de Heiligenstein
Savagnin Rose
Red wine region located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda
Bardolino
Three subregions of the Douro
- Baixo Corgo 2. Cima Corgo 3. Douro Superior
Two leading (most prestigious) appellations of the Right Bank
- Saint-Émilion 2. Pomerol
