The principal still wine producing regions Flashcards
Where are the Côtes de Bordeaux and what type of wines are produced?
Lesser know appellations : Blaye,Cadillac, Castillon, Francs
Describe a high-end wine from Saint-Émilion.
Soft and rich mouthfeel with complex red berry fruit and plum aromas
In which region of Bordeaux would you find the classification Premier Grand Cru Classé A?
a) The Médoc
b) Graves
c) Saint-Émilion
c)
Which climate category best describes Bordeaux?
a) Cool Continental
b) Moderate Maritime
c) Warm Mediterranean
a)
What does Petit Verdot add to a blend?
a) Tannin with spicy notes
b) Tannin with blackcurrant fruit character
c) Softness and richness
a)
Which top ranked 1855 cru classé is found in the Graves?
a) Château Haut-Brion
b) Château Latour
c) Château Margaux
a)
The appellations of Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon, and Francs can put their names in front of:
a) Côtes de Gascogne
b) Côtes de Bordeaux
c) Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
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In the classic Bordeaux blend, Cabernet Sauvignon adds
- blackcurrant fruit character
- sweetness
- color
- softness
- tannin
1, 3 and 5 only
Which grape varieties are permitted in Sauternes?
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
What are the 4 noble grape varieties of Alsace?
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Describe the climate and geographical features of Alsace.
Cool to moderate climate with sunny summers and dry autumns. Vosges Mountains shelter the vineyards
Which is the only red grape variety in Alsace?
Pinot Noir
What is VT?
Vendage Tardives
What is SGN?
Sélection de Grains Nobles
Which is the only grape allowed in Chablis?
Chardonnay
Main regions in Burgundy
(i) Chablis
(ii) Cote d’Or
(iii) Cote Chalonnais
(iv) Maconnais
What are the ‘vin du garage’?
Full bodied wines made in tiny quantities from small plot of land
How PGI wines are called in Austria?
Landwein
Acronym of DAC
Districtus Austriae Controllatus
What are DAC?
Austrian regions where the producers agreed grape varieties, style of wine and set of regulations that can be awarded with DAC
Which variety is similar to Pinot Noir in Austria?
Saint Laurent
