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Unit 1 Flashcards

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1
Q

Who are the parents of Cesar?

A

Pinot X Ganfusser

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2
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Which grape is the child of cross birth of Savagnin X St-Georgener?

A

Gruner Veltiner

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3
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Cross parents of Colomabrd?

A

Gouais Blanc X Chenin Blanc

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4
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Cross parents of:
Aligote
Auxerrois
Chardonnay
Gamay
Melon
Sacy
Romoratin
A

Gouais Blanc X Pinot

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5
Q

In which year was Vins de Pays category created?

A

1979

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6
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In which year was Chateauneuf du Pape classified as an AOC?

A

1935

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7
Q

In which year was the INAO found?

A

1935

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8
Q

Synonyms of Chardonnay in the following areas?
Jura
Loire
Burgundy

A

Jura: Melon d’Arbois, Moular, Gamay Blanc
Loire: Auvernat Blanc
Burgundy: Beaunois

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9
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Child of Cabernet Franc X Magdeleine Noire des Charentes?

A

Merlot Noir

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10
Q

Parents of Marselan?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon X Grenache

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11
Q

Synonyms for Pinot Gris?
Alsace
Burgundy

A

Alsace: Tokay d’Alsace
Burgundy: Pinot Beurot

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12
Q

VDNs produced in Languedoc?

A

Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat du Lunel
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois

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13
Q

Describe each month of the year?

A 
Dec-March: Pruned grapevine branches
March: Bud break. Shoot growth
May: Flowering & berry set
July: Green harvest
August: Veraison
Sept-Oct: Clusters ripen
Oct: Harvest
Nov: Leaf fall
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14
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Synonym for Cabernet Franc?
Loire
Southwest France

A

Loire: Brenton

Southwest France: Bouchy

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15
Q

Synonym for Chenin Blanc?
Loire
Southwest Frane

A

Loire: Pineau de la Loire, Gros Pineau

Southwest: Rouchelein

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16
Q

Rose production method (temperature & duration)
Provence

Tavel

A

Provence:
Direct Press
1-4 hours
14-18*C

Tavel:
Bleeding method
8-24 hours
16-20*C

17
Q

VDNs produced in Rhone Valley?

A

Rasteau

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

18
Q

In which regions of Bordeaux are liquoreux wines produced?

A 
Sauternes
Barsac
Cerons
Cadillac
Loupiac
Saint-Croix-du-Mont
19
Q

In which areas of Loire are mouelleux wines are made?

A 
Anjou blanc
Vouvray
Savennieres
Coteaux de Saumur
Montlouis-sur-Loire
20
Q

Child of

Prunelard x Magdeleine Noire des Charentes?

A

Malbec

21
Q

What is the natural cross parents of Merlot Blanc?

A

Merlot Noir X Folle Blanche

22
Q

VDNs produced in Rousillon?

A 
Rivesaltes
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Maury
Banyuls
Banyuls Grand Cru
23
Q

In which region of Loire are liquoreux wines produced?

A 
Chaume
Bonnezeaux
Coteaux de l'Aubance
Coteaux du Layon
Quarts de Chaume
24
Q

What are the macronutrients needed by the vine?

A

(NPK)

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

25
Q

What are the micronutrients needed by the vine?

A

(Bad Monogamous Cows Inspected Molten Zinc)

Boron, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc)

26
Q

Glassblowers didn’t make uniform bottle neck openings until what period in history?

A

The 1600s

27
Q

Who was instrumental in the creation of the first AOC?

A

Baron Pierre LeRoy Boise-eau-Marie.

28
Q

What is Camaralet?

A

A white variety from the southwest that creates low alcohol wines with aromas of honey, fennel and cinnamon spice.

29
Q

What is Blanqueiron?

A

A blending white grape variety that is falling out of fashion, primarily found in the Ballet AOC.

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