Review Deck #4: Random

Question 1

Two DOCGs that produce Prosecco

Answer 1

1. Asolo Prosecco DOCG (Colli Asolani DOCG) 2. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

Question 2

2 top white grapes of Washington State

Answer 2

1. Chardonnay 2. Riesling

Question 3

The portion of the western half of the Rioja DOCa occupying most of the area north of the Ebro River

Answer 3

Rioja Alavesa

Question 4

Acid not found in grapes, but often produced during secondary fermentation (mlf)

Answer 4

Lactic acid

Question 5

Mountain Range located in the eastern portion of Napa County

Answer 5

Vaca Mountains

Question 6

DO of Galicia known for white wines based on Treixadura

Answer 6

Ribeiro DO

Question 7

Other grape varieties (in addition to Sangiovese) permitted for use in Chianti DOCG

Answer 7

1. Canaiolo Nero 2. Trebbiano Toscano 3. Malvasia and “Other suitable red varieties”

Question 8

The vine’s branches – if they are retained year after year – after they have thickened

Answer 8

Cordons (arms)

Question 9

The one (and only) Bereich of the Rheingau

Answer 9

Johannisberg

Question 10

Term used for wine that is ‘cloudy’ or otherwise not clear in appearance

Answer 10

Turbid

Question 11

Regional name for Cabernet Franc (used in the Loire)

Answer 11

Breton

Question 12

In the production of sparkling wine: a formula added to base wine in order to induce second fermentation (in the bottle)

Answer 12

Liqueur de tirage

Question 13

Main grape variety of Madiran AOC

Answer 13

Tannat

Question 14

What is a DAC?

Answer 14

Districtus Austriae Controllatus (PDO regions that are approved only for specific grape varieties and types of wine)

Question 15

Classifications used for unfortified wines produced on the island of Madeira

Answer 15

1. Madeirense DOC 2. Terras Madeirenses VR

Question 16

Historic dessert wine of South Africa, produced since the 1700s

Answer 16

Vin de Constance (Constantia)

Question 17

DOCG red wine made in Lombardy using ‘passito’ grapes

Answer 17

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

Question 18

Three main rivers of Bordeaux

Answer 18

1. Garonne 2. Dordogne 3. Gironde (Estuary)

Question 19

As of December 2021, Castilla-La Mancha contains more _____ than any other region of Spain.

Answer 19

Vinos de Pago

Question 20

Burgundian term for plots of land delineated by terroir

Answer 20

Climat (Note: the term “lieu-dit” is also used)